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MK59 SXS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,529 mi
Last recorded49,529 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 49,529 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,519 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 47,516 miles

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 42,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,213 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 22,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,053 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 SXS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK59 SXS?

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What year was MK59 SXS registered?

MK59 SXS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is MK59 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 SXS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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