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SB59 FXV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,284 mi
Last recorded93,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FXV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,284 miles

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

Rear axle has corrosion but is not weakened

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,750 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 28 Jan 2022 91,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle has hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 91,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop broke away

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,474 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 85,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,681 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 83,681 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,285 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,627 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,302 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,146 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 28,144 miles

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

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 FXV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXV, 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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What year was SB59 FXV registered?

SB59 FXV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SB59 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 FXV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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