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SIG 5518

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 5518
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 89,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 83,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,778 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 71,778 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,042 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 67,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,359 miles

engine cooling fan motor bearings are noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,408 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,505 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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SIG 5518 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIG 5518, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIG 5518 registered?

SIG 5518 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SIG 5518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 5518 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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