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SH59 UEP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,610 mi
Last recorded128,610 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 UEP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,610 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear Axle corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2024 125,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 124,999 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 114,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,453 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,511 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,055 miles

NSF SUB-FRAM TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER MISSING A BOLT,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE DAMAGED BY BRAKE BACK PLATE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

ENGINE OIL LOW ADVISE TOP UP.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH END JOINTS. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE ON 1.6 MM & EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(175-65X14T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE ON 2MM & WORN LOW ON EDGE,ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR AXLE & COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,074 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED & OUTER SKIN LOOSE.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE 175-65X14T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED & OUTER SKIN LOOSE.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE 175-65X14T (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK,POSSIBLE NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 64,115 miles

All 4 coil springs starting to corrode

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front washer jets could do with adjustment

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front headlamp aim adjusted, was too high

Oil leak

Rear axle beam has minor surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,718 miles

Exhaust flexi meshing deteriorated and system corroded.

Front coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak.

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,721 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,796 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 47,796 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,704 miles

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

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

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

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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SH59 UEP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 SH59 UEP, 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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SH59 UEP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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