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SB59 HWO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 HWO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 98,250 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,626 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has slight damage

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,179 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable chaffing on wheel due to broken retainer.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 72,179 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable chaffing on wheel due to broken retainer.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,552 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,943 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,853 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heat damage, corroded, pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate handle inop (6.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

can not open boot from outside

Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,487 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

can not open boot from outside

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,809 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,018 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 25,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 HWO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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