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SB59 DDU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,579 mi
Last recorded130,579 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 130,579 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,837 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 110,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,019 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 107,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 99,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 88,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Handbrake effort poor

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

battery slightly insecure

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,437 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,435 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,646 miles

front tyres cracking

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,232 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 DDU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DDU, 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 DDU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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