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SD59 LMF

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,773 mi
Last recorded85,773 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 LMF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 85,768 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,559 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,461 miles

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))

front exhaust clamp corroded

o/s front hub cap missing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,316 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Silencer Outer Case Deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2015 42,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2014 34,297 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,550 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row nearside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,636 miles

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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SD59 LMF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD59 LMF, 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 SD59 LMF registered?

SD59 LMF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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