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SL59 UKU

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 94,557 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front sub frame & associated components corroded

near side fog lights not working

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,211 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 89,002 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,524 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring base mounting corroded/weakened o/s/r axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,920 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust clamp missing

exhaust front bracket broken

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 42,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust clamp missing

exhaust front bracket broken

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,142 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 28,172 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs scored

hand brake cables corroded

nearside rear tyre has puncture

offside wiper blade deteriorated

slight coolant leak at engine

Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,172 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs scored

hand brake cables corroded

nearside rear tyre has puncture

offside wiper blade deteriorated

slight coolant leak at engine

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,686 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 23,686 miles

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

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

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 17 Oct 2013 17,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,201 miles

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

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 UKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UKU, 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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SL59 UKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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