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SB59 HNT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 7 Jan 2026 93,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 73,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened offside rear axle coil spring mount corroded to excess (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 71,520 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear brake is the lower effort

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,296 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,142 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,944 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 58,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,184 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,514 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 43,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 39,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,463 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 34,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r outer handbrake cables split

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 HNT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HNT, 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 HNT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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