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SM58 GYJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 GYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,064 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT NOISE FROM WHEEL BEARING

Fail 30 Jul 2019 88,064 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front SLIGHT NOISE FROM WHEEL BEARING

Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,615 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 83,615 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,254 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 78,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,391 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 73,270 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front brake disc/sare becoming worn

both handbrake cables are in poor condtion

nearside front inner rear suspension arm bush / splitting

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,458 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SM58 GYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM58 GYJ, 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 SM58 GYJ registered?

SM58 GYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is SM58 GYJ safe to buy?

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