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SA59 PGV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,124 mi
Last recorded121,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 PGV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 121,124 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 121,124 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,049 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 111,044 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle, marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,341 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 107,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,253 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 104,253 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing to bumper damaged

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 104,240 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,941 miles

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

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

Nearside outer door handle damaged

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 101,941 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer door handle damaged

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,415 miles

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

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

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

front bumper spoiler insecure nearside

Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,415 miles

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

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

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

front bumper spoiler insecure nearside

Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 89,020 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 80,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,682 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 714,064 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,064 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,568 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,376 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 31,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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SA59 PGV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SA59 PGV, 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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SA59 PGV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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