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SG59 JXD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,683 mi
Last recorded108,683 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 JXD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,683 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 108,683 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from n/s front driveshaft at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 104,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from n/s front driveshaft at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,249 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,693 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 98,693 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,160 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,929 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front strut mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable snapped on brake test (1.1.15 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured corroded and holes round spring cup (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front strut mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 64,955 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to test bearing (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,513 miles

rear axle has heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2017 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle has heavy corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades worn/torn

o/s/r tyre cut but no cord showing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,815 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 27,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,227 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 JXD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JXD, 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 JXD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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