CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG59 FCC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,110 mi
Last recorded72,110 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 FCC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 72,110 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,479 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,782 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,215 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 68,474 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 67,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 67,831 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous failure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coilspring lower mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,976 miles

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

Rear axle slight corrosion offside rear

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre can not see cord

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

Offside Front top strut secure nut and disc corroded, suggest having this replaced

Fail 10 Aug 2017 64,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre can not see cord

Nearside Rear cut in tyre can not see cord

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

Offside Front driving light out

Offside Front top strut secure nut and disc corroded, suggest having this replaced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,133 miles

Offside Front exterior handle loose, suggest having this repaired

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,829 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 39,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s/f running lt inop

n/s/r handbrake reading low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,641 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suggest having all the brakes serviced asap.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,722 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG59 FCC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG59 FCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG59 FCC?

You can check the full history of SG59 FCC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG59 FCC registered?

SG59 FCC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is SG59 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 FCC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG59 FCC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG59 FCC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.