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SM59 EJO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,688 mi
Last recorded65,688 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EJO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,688 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator frame aswell (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s and brake joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underbody surface corrosion including all suspension components

Pass 15 May 2025 61,651 miles

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Fail 14 May 2025 61,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,660 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under side suspension components/floor/exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2024 56,653 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion under side suspension components/floor/exhaust

Pass 10 May 2023 51,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 45,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2021 41,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,104 miles

Coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,418 miles

both front tyres cracked

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2019 40,418 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,222 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres cracked & perished

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,174 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,775 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2016 36,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and dust boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cables casings split

Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cables casings split

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,611 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 33,611 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,566 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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SM59 EJO 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 SM59 EJO, 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 SM59 EJO registered?

SM59 EJO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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