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VU59 FXK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,148 mi
Last recorded46,148 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,148 miles

damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

o/s front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,815 miles

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

rear springs and shock corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 44,810 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear springs and shock corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,539 miles

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 41,539 miles

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

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,442 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,331 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 32,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Handbrake cable, outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,120 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 22,120 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,832 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,627 miles

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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VU59 FXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU59 FXK, 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 VU59 FXK registered?

VU59 FXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is VU59 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 FXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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