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SD59 SPZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,287 mi
Last recorded101,287 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 SPZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 101,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 101,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 88,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,729 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,618 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 70,665 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,243 miles

Exhaust system corroded/ rear clamp missing

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded/ rear clamp missing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

coolant leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,443 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,990 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 SPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SD59 SPZ, 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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SD59 SPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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