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SB59 DDL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 DDL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,177 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 78,178 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 67,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 67,506 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function HEAVILY CORRODED AND WEAKEND (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 65,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,226 miles

all coil springs corroded

both offside shock absorber casings corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside door handle loose

oil leaks

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Dec 2022 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

both offside shock absorber casings corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside door handle loose

oil leaks

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced dampening affect (5.3.2 (b))

drivers outer door handle pivot broken

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside front strut top mount corroded

rear axle badly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 61,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount badly corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

drivers outer door handle pivot broken

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside front strut top mount corroded

rear axle badly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,584 miles

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 very low on outer edge and tread cracked/split (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top mount washer/plate corroded

engine sump badly corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside rear handbrake readings very low

offside front door outer handle loose

rear axle and all rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2020 57,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 very low on outer edge and tread cracked/split (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top mount washer/plate corroded

engine sump badly corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside rear handbrake readings very low

offside front door outer handle loose

rear axle and all rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,241 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front outer door handle loose

Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,241 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front outer door handle loose

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,030 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 49,006 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,590 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 19,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 12,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 12,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,074 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 5,720 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 4,108 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 DDL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DDL, 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 DDL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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