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VE59 TKN

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,431 mi
Last recorded75,431 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 75,431 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 75,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 75,382 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,689 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 69,291 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 69,141 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,198 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 55,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,436 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 44,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer metal case rusty and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,968 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO MID PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

RPM NEEDLE INOPERATIVE

Fail 28 Jun 2019 33,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO MID PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

RPM NEEDLE INOPERATIVE

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,395 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 32,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,944 miles

offside front wheel cap missing

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2015 22,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside front wheel cap missing

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 15,141 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,052 miles

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

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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VE59 TKN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VE59 TKN, 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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VE59 TKN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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