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SL59 HKX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HKX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,662 miles

NS of car damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2023 115,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured Holed at lower spring seat (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

NS of car damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,340 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 108,340 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,522 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 76,522 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,664 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 67,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

n/sied front tyer nail in it

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,813 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 50,477 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,056 miles

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)

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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SL59 HKX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL59 HKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL59 HKX registered?

SL59 HKX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SL59 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 HKX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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