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SJ59 OFD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 OFD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 105,325 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 105,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,903 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 103,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 94,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine overheating (electric fan seized)

Fail 31 Oct 2024 94,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine overheating (electric fan seized)

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,219 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 89,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,034 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 83,034 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,974 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle has been welded up (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle has been welded up (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 77,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,138 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 71,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 71,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,015 miles

Offside Front door handel broken but working

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle crodded but not exssive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 60,960 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,943 miles

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

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,453 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover rusted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 45,453 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer cover rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,217 miles

Front tyres are worn to 3mm.

Front wipers worn.

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

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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SJ59 OFD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ59 OFD, 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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SJ59 OFD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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