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SA59 VJN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,188 mi
Last recorded117,188 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VJN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 117,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 113,162 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,125 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 107,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,729 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,656 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure chaffing on wheel (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 79,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 79,507 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,114 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,950 miles

boot open warning on at dash

coolant leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,657 miles

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

front disc scored

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 VJN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

SA59 VJN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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