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SB59 FXW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,844 mi
Last recorded120,844 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 120,843 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,547 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 113,547 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has major leak of gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box and front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,469 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 102,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,565 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,374 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 77,374 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bub fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,340 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,882 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement . (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 56,880 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front tyres .and also rear brake pads low . (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement . (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,675 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,059 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 44,353 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 44,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,177 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 FXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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