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SL59 MWX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,837 mi
Last recorded40,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 MWX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 40,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,492 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 39,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,641 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 34,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,900 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 28,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,701 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,814 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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SL59 MWX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL59 MWX, 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

How do I check the history of SL59 MWX?

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What year was SL59 MWX registered?

SL59 MWX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SL59 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 MWX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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