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SG59 OKL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 85,812 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot inop (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 85,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot inop (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 69,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,938 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 64,937 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,230 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 62,230 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,038 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 60,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,835 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear spring seat area corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,835 miles

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear spring seat area corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 51,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth at inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

parking brake effciency only just met

reare section of exhaust detierorating

Pass 27 May 2016 46,615 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,139 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front gear box mounting worn

full exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2015 43,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front gear box mounting worn

full exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

excessive wear on inner section tread area of front tyres

Pass 27 May 2013 24,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 24,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,898 miles

rear box corroded and slight leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 21,898 miles

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

rear box corroded and slight leak

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 OKL 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 56.5%.

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 OKL, 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 SG59 OKL registered?

SG59 OKL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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