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SG59 WEX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 87,935 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 87,919 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses excessively oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 39% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,252 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 39% (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,915 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 79,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting beam part of bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight play both top mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 tyre on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 64,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 tyre on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,066 miles

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 53,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 34,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box heavily corroded clamp missing/ front pipe clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,588 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 31,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 26,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 WEX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

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

Is SG59 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 WEX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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