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SL59 WHZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 WHZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,795 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,302 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 27,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,513 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 WHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHZ, 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 SL59 WHZ registered?

SL59 WHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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