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MK59 SXP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,742 mi
Last recorded82,742 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,742 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 82,729 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,997 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 79,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,535 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater white

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 76,535 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front side repeater white

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,818 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 70,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,770 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 54,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,659 miles

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

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,717 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 39,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK FRONT AND REAR (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O.S.FRONT TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE SLIGHT LEAK (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O.S.FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SXP, 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 SXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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