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SD59 XUZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XUZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,172 miles

hand brake just passed near side low in performance

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,141 miles

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

hand brake just passed near side low in performance

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 77,043 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 77,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,280 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear slight blow in centre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,701 miles

rear exhaust corroded - not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,125 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting in treads - no cords showing

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded - not leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2016 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting in treads - no cords showing

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

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded - not leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,295 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 41,386 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 41,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,758 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 26,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SD59 XUZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

SD59 XUZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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