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MT59 XTC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,994 mi
Last recorded62,994 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 XTC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has Slight Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 63,351 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 61,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,929 miles

Central Exhaust bracket snapped

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 57,929 miles

Central Exhaust bracket snapped

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,020 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hangar excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 55,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hangar excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,150 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 52,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,549 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

rear brakes squeal on application.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 49,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

rear brakes squeal on application.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall deterioration,

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rear box corroded, ok at this point.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 41,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,259 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 37,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,110 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 31,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,259 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated,

Fail 15 Dec 2014 26,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated,

Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,701 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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MT59 XTC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XTC, 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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What year was MT59 XTC registered?

MT59 XTC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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