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SB59 CZW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 CZW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,998 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,126 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,526 miles

Nearside Front top shock mount has excessive play

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

nsr tyre perished

Fail 12 Jan 2016 79,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

DPF light on

Glow plug light on

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both front top shock mounts rotten

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,963 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,585 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,577 miles

offside rear shock absorber top rubber bush starting to split from bonding

Fail 31 Dec 2012 42,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear shock absorber top rubber bush starting to split from bonding

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 CZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB59 CZW, 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 SB59 CZW registered?

SB59 CZW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is SB59 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 CZW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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