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SG59 JWM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,267 mi
Last recorded106,267 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,267 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak driveshaft/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,175 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 104,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,084 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 86,728 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not checked (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both head lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached two sub frame bolts adrift (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small amount of free play in both steering rack inner joints ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,706 miles

Nearside Front washer not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,843 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 44,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,488 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,519 miles

Nearside rear Brake dragging slightly.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,519 miles

Nearside rear Brake dragging slightly.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,240 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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SG59 JWM 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 72.2%.

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

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