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MT59 XHY

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 XHY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 111,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 106,534 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 106,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 101,413 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,217 miles

Central exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 88,217 miles

Central exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe bolts missing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tailgate damaged but not likely to cause injury

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front and rear bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Exhaust system touching the bumper

Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,746 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,843 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust slight leak

slight transmission oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear exhaust slight leak

slight transmission oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2018 74,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sub-frame poorly repaired marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak, oil level may be low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc AND INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 60,117 miles

Cut in NSF tyre outer wall not to cords

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 60,117 miles

Cut in NSF tyre outer wall not to cords

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,677 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,677 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,896 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,984 miles

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

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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MT59 XHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MT59 XHY, 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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MT59 XHY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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