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VO59 UCS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 UCS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 84,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,799 miles

Exhaust c section hanger cracked

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,354 miles

Exhaust flexible joint corroded and in poor condition but not leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop unserviceable

Not possible to visually check front and rear brake pads

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,754 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 46,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,771 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 35,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,219 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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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VO59 UCS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO59 UCS, 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 VO59 UCS registered?

VO59 UCS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is VO59 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO59 UCS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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