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SB59 DBO

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 DBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 94,498 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 94,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,509 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,865 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,190 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords /close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,071 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inside and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,201 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 71,201 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,972 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,717 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s rear tyre inner edge slightly misshaped

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished in tread pattern

tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 61,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s rear tyre inner edge slightly misshaped

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished in tread pattern

tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges and also slightyly perished

tail pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges and also slightyly perished

tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,029 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 53,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front and rear exhaust clamps in very poor condition/ broken...... (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated plate in poor condition...... (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle low effort service....... (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres wrong rotation....... (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 52,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,467 miles

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

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

o/s rear shock absorber top bush very badly worn.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,599 miles

front n/s and o/s tyre valves badly perished

rear n/s and o/s tyres perished

Fail 24 Dec 2013 27,435 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front n/s and o/s tyre valves badly perished

hand brake cables split and corroded

rear n/s and o/s tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,748 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 DBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 DBO, 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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SB59 DBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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