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MW59 FEM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,717 mi
Last recorded66,717 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 FEM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 64,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,084 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,296 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 58,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERBODY OK TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ECT THROUGH OUT

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,641 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKIN WEAK (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERBODY ALL GOOD TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,701 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE UNEVEN WEAR FIT TO REAR (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,691 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 44,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 41,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,201 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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MW59 FEM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW59 FEM, 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 MW59 FEM registered?

MW59 FEM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is MW59 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW59 FEM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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