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OV59 MFP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,490 mi
Last recorded120,490 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MFP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 120,490 miles

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

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

Front Upper top mounts both sides

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 113,862 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 113,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 102,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop loose inside of spring.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,386 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,347 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,106 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting broken but still secure (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded and clamp broken corroded but still secure and sealing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting broken but still secure (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded and clamp broken corroded but still secure and sealing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,719 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken, system adequately supported / secure

Rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,719 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken, system adequately supported / secure

Rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,467 miles

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,029 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,321 miles

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

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 30,499 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OV59 MFP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV59 MFP, 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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OV59 MFP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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