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SJ59 WVK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,652 mi
Last recorded54,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 WVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,652 miles

Rear exh back box corroded not blowing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,652 miles

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

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

Rear exh back box corroded not blowing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 48,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,296 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded and breaking up.Centre pipe heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,664 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section coroded

engine radiator coroded

front exhaust clamp coroded and snapped but system still secure

rear exhaust box coroded and peeling

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,716 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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SJ59 WVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ59 WVK, 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 SJ59 WVK registered?

SJ59 WVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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