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SA59 VBB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,061 mi
Last recorded108,061 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VBB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 108,061 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,647 miles

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

nearside parking brake requirement only just met

rear axel covered in black underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 70,516 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,722 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,696 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 47,749 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 47,749 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 May 2016 35,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front outer door handle insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2015 32,764 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust clamp front corroded

offside front outer door handle insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,892 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VBB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SA59 VBB, 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

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What year was SA59 VBB registered?

SA59 VBB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is SA59 VBB safe to buy?

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