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MK59 SKZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 SKZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

underbody and components corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2025 76,394 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,712 miles

Offside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Fail 30 Oct 2023 71,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Pass 5 Nov 2022 66,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,710 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 61,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 56,755 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 55,103 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 53,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,228 miles

Exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,820 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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MK59 SKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK59 SKZ, 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 MK59 SKZ registered?

MK59 SKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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