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SB59 CZF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 CZF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 77,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,896 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 59,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,645 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 56,631 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,270 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2022 51,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,516 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,152 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 42,152 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,120 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,947 miles

Rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 35,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 27,614 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 27,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,140 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,596 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake grabbing on slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2016 22,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake grabbing on slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 6,382 miles

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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SB59 CZF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SB59 CZF, 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 SB59 CZF registered?

SB59 CZF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SB59 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 CZF shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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