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SG59 OJV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,226 mi
Last recorded86,226 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 OJV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible section and middle to rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 86,223 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Boot not able to be readily opened

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible section and middle to rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

day time running lights inop

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,651 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 73,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Inner. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Inner. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 62,806 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working NS and OS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,270 miles

Drivers outer door handle in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front NS and OS strut top bearings partially seized,notchy when turning lock to lock

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS Spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,051 miles

NSF strut top bearings slightly seized

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall damaged also (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 37,946 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall damaged also (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,637 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear spring mounting areas surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,593 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 19,592 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,736 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 OJV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OJV, 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 OJV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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