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SK59 XAE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XAE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,260 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 98,919 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint / clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 98,918 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front and central mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mounting ( dog bone ) worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint / clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp broken / rear silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 87,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp broken / rear silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,074 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 80,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,477 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,620 miles

Rear exhaust spliing

Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust spliing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 40,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,083 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy outer skin corroded (7.1.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear tyres tread edges spliting

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both engine breather pipes split

Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,927 miles

minor cut in sidwall of near side front tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2013 12,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

minor cut in sidwall of near side front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,721 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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SK59 XAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

SK59 XAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is SK59 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 XAE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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