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MV59 XSP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 XSP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,092 miles

Exhaust clamps and front flexi in poor condition

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust clamps and front flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,239 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 81,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,359 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 72,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm in the center. Also tyre is worn on the inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dtr light not working

Fail 26 Aug 2021 69,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm in the center. Also tyre is worn on the inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dtr light not working

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

high level stop light missing

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,070 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,070 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,315 miles

1/ slight damage to rear bumper

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

3/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,507 miles

1. Damage to rear bumper. 2. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,338 miles

1. Both rear tyres becoming perished.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 38,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Both rear tyres becoming perished.

1. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge and is becoming perished.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 30,863 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 30,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all tyres very perished/cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

the o/s/r wheel bearing not tested

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,060 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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MV59 XSP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MV59 XSP, 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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MV59 XSP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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