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SM58 JOU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,736 mi
Last recorded53,736 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to oil sump

damage to both sills

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,743 miles

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

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

center brake light not working

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to oil sump

damage to both sills

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,743 miles

corrosion to oil sump

damage to both sills

rear axle corroded

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

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

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

center brake light not working

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,374 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to both sills

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,086 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,836 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,238 miles

Cracks appearing on both front tyres sidewalls

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 24,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,681 miles

slight play in both front strut top mountings

tail gate handle inop worx with key fob

Fail 8 Jan 2013 16,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in both front strut top mountings

tail gate handle inop worx with key fob

Pass 7 Jan 2012 12,409 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 JOU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

SM58 JOU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 January 2009.

Is SM58 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 JOU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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