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ML59 OPS

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,395 mi
Last recorded108,395 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OPS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 108,395 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 108,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,408 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake poor performance requires attention

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 97,408 miles

Front Track rod end modification unsafe both front track rod ends adjustment locking nuts loose / backed off (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake poor performance requires attention

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 86,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 86,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 80,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 80,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 77,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,443 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Sump - porus ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,918 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,587 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,860 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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ML59 OPS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML59 OPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML59 OPS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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