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SD59 TKF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 TKF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 102,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 102,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 95,809 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 95,809 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,262 miles

both rear lower arms corroded

Front chassis areas corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring mounting has been welded

front exhaust and centre/rear exhaust systems corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chassis areas corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring mounting has been welded

both rear lower arms corroded

front exhaust and centre/rear exhaust systems corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring mounting area has been welded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 83,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring mounting area has been welded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 77,842 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,108 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,689 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 44,082 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Inner steering rack ball joint some play

Offside windscreen marked

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension beam getting corroded

slight oil leak (sump)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,121 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 TKF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

SD59 TKF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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