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PO59 TNX

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 TNX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 109,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 99,627 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting cap corroded

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting cap corroded

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

rear beam corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 77,731 miles

Exhaust system insecure center to rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting cap corroded

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting cap corroded

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

rear beam corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top cap corroded

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top cap corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 71,357 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top cap corroded

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top cap corroded

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,404 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,381 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper top strut mounting slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2017 51,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 45,758 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 45,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 41,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 31,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,091 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,881 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,454 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 10,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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PO59 TNX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PO59 TNX, 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 PO59 TNX registered?

PO59 TNX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is PO59 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO59 TNX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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