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SM58 JHA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 JHA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,731 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,477 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,547 miles

Front Upper Strut bearings worn both sides

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 82,543 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Upper Strut bearings worn both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Sump corroded (screw in the sump to plug the hole)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2018 73,285 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. wearing more on insides. Tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 73,284 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. wearing more on insides. Tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,804 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

MIL lamp on

Oil leak Sump corroded and has a screw in it. ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 63,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

MIL lamp on

Oil leak Sump corroded and has a screw in it. ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,433 miles

EML light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,600 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 25,600 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 25,598 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

dampness at nearside front inner cv boot

handbrake cable securing bracket broken on offside rear

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wear on offside rear top shock absorber bush

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,190 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 21,188 miles

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

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

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 JHA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JHA, 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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SM58 JHA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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