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SB59 DDO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,159 mi
Last recorded62,159 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 DDO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 62,159 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Note: Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 62,159 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Note: Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 61,961 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front gearbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front exhaust clamp missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,911 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,146 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 51,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 45,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,640 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 35,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,368 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014
Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,802 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 9,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 9,603 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 DDO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DDO, 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 DDO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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