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ST58 FNL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,683 mi
Last recorded81,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 FNL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,683 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 81,547 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,063 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured at spring mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,441 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive @ ns driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,016 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,641 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,676 miles

Different tyre sizes fitted front to rear.

Front and rear exhaust clamps corroded and split but system secure.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,674 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

different tyre size front to rear

rear exhaust box outer skin has corrosion @ split [no exhaust blow]

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 26,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,751 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 19,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,083 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly grooved

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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ST58 FNL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST58 FNL, 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 ST58 FNL registered?

ST58 FNL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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