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SB59 NGJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,191 mi
Last recorded57,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive INNER DRIVE SHAFT SLIGHT LEAK OF FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,463 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 50,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jan 2023 50,458 miles

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable AXLE CORRODED AND HOLED UNDER COIL SPRINGS ON REAR (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

OIL BREATHER PIPE SPLIT UNDER AIR FILTER BOX

Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,779 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,275 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 39,235 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,991 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust system rusted/starting to corrode

rear axle rusted/starting to corrode

rear shocker top bushes perished and splitting

rear shockers weak

slight leak from gear selector oil seal

sump rusted/starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,176 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

Both rear tyres low on tread

O/s/r shock absorber upper bush worn/splitting

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,185 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,175 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 22,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 22,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,087 miles

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

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 NGJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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