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SJ59 WVN

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,530 mi
Last recorded45,530 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 WVN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 45,530 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,285 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 48,580 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 40,529 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside sill damaged

offside parking brake cable bracket corroded

vehical undersealed

Pass 26 May 2020 37,789 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,435 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 35,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount corroded

Offside Front top strut mount corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both top strut mounts corroded

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 33,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,875 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 28,875 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,921 miles

exhaust rear section slight corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 20,152 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,259 miles

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

exhaust deterioated at back box

oil breather pipe perished

oil sweat at gearbox seal

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 WVN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SJ59 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

SJ59 WVN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 WVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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