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SA59 XMJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,229 mi
Last recorded64,229 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 XMJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,830 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 63,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play play at both inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 600,003 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear axle frame corroded

upper stop lamp defective

Fail 29 Aug 2022 600,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leaks

rear axle frame corroded

upper stop lamp defective

Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight leak

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

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,945 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Nsr & Osr. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Nsr & Osr. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,997 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Ns & Os (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi-joint & back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs corroded (3.5.1i)

drivers outer door handle loose

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,697 miles

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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner brake discs slight corrosion

both rear tyres-sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,178 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 23,171 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

offside front washer jet deteriorated

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 XMJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

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

Is SA59 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 XMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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