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SD59 XVF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,642 mi
Last recorded118,642 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 118,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 118,642 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 110,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,981 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,780 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,054 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,052 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,237 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 48,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,716 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 41,714 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,523 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 XVF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

SD59 XVF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SD59 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 XVF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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