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SB59 HCL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 89,497 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 63,972 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,773 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 HCL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

SB59 HCL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is SB59 HCL safe to buy?

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