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PN59 XSU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,599 mi
Last recorded120,599 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 XSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,599 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axcel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 120,599 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axcel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,834 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 111,834 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp missing

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp innop

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,467 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable APPEARS TO BE WELDED BUT STRONG (5.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 107,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Axle deformed but serviceable APPEARS TO BE WELDED BUT STRONG (5.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 98,393 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 98,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 92,555 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 92,553 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,107 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened extensive surface corrosion on rear beam axle and small hole in offside rear coil spring lower mounting platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting bracket broken and flexible section at front split (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting bracket broken at offside rear (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

offside door exterior handle broken

Fail 23 Sep 2019 85,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened extensive surface corrosion on rear beam axle and small hole in offside rear coil spring lower mounting platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting bracket broken and flexible section at front split (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting bracket broken at offside rear (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

offside door exterior handle broken

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,348 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust support bracket at gearbox snapped, but exhaust remains adequately supported

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable support bracket snapped

Rear Vehicle has light corrosion at rear suspension components

Fail 11 Sep 2018 75,348 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock absorber upper mounting bush completely separated (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust support bracket at gearbox snapped, but exhaust remains adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable support bracket snapped

Rear Vehicle has light corrosion at rear suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,057 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,004 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,004 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,969 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,161 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 28,161 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

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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PN59 XSU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PN59 XSU, 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 PN59 XSU registered?

PN59 XSU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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