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SB59 HRF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,607 mi
Last recorded111,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,607 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 104,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi damaged / rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (STRONG BRAKE CHECK) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 104,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi damaged / rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (STRONG BRAKE CHECK) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 91,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on sump

Pass 24 Feb 2019 76,419 miles

front fexi damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2019 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front fexi damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,168 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 37,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 36,217 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s rear tyre has slight damage around the outer wall.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,156 miles

rear exhaust section showing corrosion on first skin

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 HRF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

SB59 HRF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is SB59 HRF safe to buy?

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