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MK59 SMO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,093 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 103,093 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 96,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 94,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 94,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake outer cable cover split

Offside Front outer door handle insecure

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

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable cover split

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust clamp missing

front exhaust clamp to gearbox broken

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker also has light misting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker also has light misting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox and centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts slight wear/corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust system corroded but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 77,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust system corroded but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14h wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox/centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 65,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section/backbox corroded (not blowing) (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounts corroded but no excessive play (2.7.4)

radiator has minor weap (coolant)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 57,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section/backbox corroded (not blowing) (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounts corroded but no excessive play (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

radiator has minor weap (coolant)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has minor corrosion to outer casing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,470 miles

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

chip on windscreen

exhaust backbox corroded ( outer casing)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

traces of antifreeze on radiator possible leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,882 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 29,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,933 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 SMO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK59 SMO, 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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MK59 SMO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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