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RO59 XMT

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 XMT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 83,357 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear axle slightly corroded

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 83,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear axle slightly corroded

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,474 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure time of test

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear back box corroded + clamp badly corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 78,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure time of test

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear back box corroded + clamp badly corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,658 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Exhaust system slightly corroded

N/S/F top mount slight play

Rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,431 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Slight play in Nearside front top mount

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 68,431 miles

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

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in Nearside front top mount

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 66,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Casing Corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,549 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY JOINT SECTION (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,869 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,633 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,395 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 7 Feb 2013 19,496 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 7 Feb 2013 19,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO59 XMT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO59 XMT, 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 RO59 XMT registered?

RO59 XMT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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