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SD59 VFK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,592 mi
Last recorded82,592 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 VFK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 80,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Axel (Coil spring cup) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber top mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Main beam bulb loose

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 79,595 miles

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

Offside Front light as INTERMITTANT FAULT light as a slight fault on it

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 78,870 miles

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

Offside Front side lamp intermittent

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

Rear axle corroded

triangle yellow lamp on dash

Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer partially blocked

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,010 miles

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

Offside Front side lamp intermittent

Offside Front washer partially blocked

triangle yellow lamp on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,782 miles

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

advise rear axel heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,173 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer fouling on coil spring (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,690 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 VFK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

SD59 VFK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is SD59 VFK safe to buy?

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