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PX59 SMU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,932 mi
Last recorded62,932 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 SMU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 62,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 54,531 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 54,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer baffles breaking up

Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,423 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 50,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very rusty and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump very rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2023 48,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump very rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear A|xle rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2022 47,189 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear A|xle rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,480 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 45,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,920 miles

Parekbrake only just passed

gearbox diff seals leaking

nearside front strut damp

slight coolant leak

sump rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2020 43,920 miles

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

Parekbrake only just passed

gearbox diff seals leaking

nearside front strut damp

slight coolant leak

sump rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,803 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust system corroded

sump corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 37,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust system corroded

sump corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 33,497 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bront (4.1.E.1)

full exhaust corroded

offside front door handle damaged

offside front drivers seat belt sticking

Fail 25 Oct 2016 33,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bront (4.1.E.1)

full exhaust corroded

offside front door handle damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,379 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,141 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 24,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,012 miles

rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,208 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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PX59 SMU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX59 SMU, 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 PX59 SMU registered?

PX59 SMU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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