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MK59 SXO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,792 mi
Last recorded50,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 SXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 50,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,985 miles

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

Offside Front Upper leg bush has slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2025 48,985 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper leg bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,906 miles

Front both front shockers corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Front steering fluid reservoir loose

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shockers corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Front steering fluid reservoir loose

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,556 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,101 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 40,101 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 39,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,837 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake noisy in operation & when wheel rotated ( passed on brake test efforts )

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,933 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,645 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 18,643 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,019 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 SXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

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

Is MK59 SXO safe to buy?

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