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SK59 WXO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 WXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,737 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 70,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 70,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers casings corroded both sides

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2021 54,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,579 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2020 52,576 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2019 52,475 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 50,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center + rear sections deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 46,397 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center + rear sections deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2017 44,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box + heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion at o/s/f brake disc[inner]

Fail 12 Jul 2016 41,283 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,929 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,929 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

rear wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,552 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,879 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55/15

slight play in both front strut top mounts

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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SK59 WXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SK59 WXO, 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 SK59 WXO registered?

SK59 WXO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SK59 WXO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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