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SA59 VBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,372 mi
Last recorded111,372 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 111,372 miles

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

Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake Efficiency it seems as though it needs adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Nov 2025 111,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake Efficiency it seems as though it needs adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Nov 2024 103,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link on both side has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 99,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin from the inner side

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,331 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber top mount slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 56,743 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 48,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

steering warning lamp flashed up whilst emission test carried out, no longer than 2 seconds, hasnt malfuctioned during test duration

Fail 21 Apr 2014 35,039 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f headlight bracket broken, headlight aim not affected and fully secure at time of test

rear coil springs corroded

steering warning lamp flashed up whilst emission test carried out, no longer than 2 seconds, hasnt malfuctioned during test duration

Pass 11 May 2013 26,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 VBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBZ, 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 SA59 VBZ registered?

SA59 VBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SA59 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 VBZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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