CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM58 JLX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 83,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 83,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 82,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective allowing exhaust to foul coil spring (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 82,066 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened coil spring and shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective allowing exhaust to foul coil spring (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,448 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 80,448 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm(175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm(175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm(175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm(175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,222 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 53,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,289 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and starting to det. (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 40,289 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and starting to det. (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,760 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,562 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,562 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,317 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM58 JLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLX, 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

How do I check the history of SM58 JLX?

You can check the full history of SM58 JLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM58 JLX registered?

SM58 JLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 February 2009.

Is SM58 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 JLX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM58 JLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM58 JLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.