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SB59 OTZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,956 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both osf/nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear parking brake weak efficiency just met

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 63,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box is in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre is low on the edge

Fail 1 May 2018 62,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp is missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box is in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre is low on the edge

offside rear tyre is low on the edges

Pass 15 May 2017 50,143 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2017 50,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 OTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

SB59 OTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SB59 OTZ safe to buy?

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