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OV59 XBR

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,158 mi
Last recorded111,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XBR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 111,158 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 111,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,032 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 105,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 99,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer Jet Insufficient Fluid

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,886 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 33,236 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 33,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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 XBR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OV59 XBR, 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 OV59 XBR registered?

OV59 XBR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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