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SM58 JFJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,435 mi
Last recorded60,435 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 JFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axel showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

Pass 25 Jan 2022 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 30,577 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at handbrake cable bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,329 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front tyre damaged at outer sidewall

both front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and split

Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,836 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,114 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

exhaust rear silencer outer casing split and corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 22,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,063 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer outer casing split and corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2017 20,063 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear.[bush adrift] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer outer casing split and corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,602 miles

Centre Front exhaust downpipe attachment deteriorating

Rear Silencer box outer casing split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,776 miles

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

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

outer casing of exhaust rear silencer split and corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 14,776 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

outer casing of exhaust rear silencer split and corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 12,614 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,478 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing splitting and corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 10,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs scored and corroded at inner facings

breather pipes to and from air filter housing split

rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 7,973 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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SM58 JFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM58 JFJ, 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 SM58 JFJ registered?

SM58 JFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is SM58 JFJ safe to buy?

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