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SM59 EKF

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,281 mi
Last recorded54,281 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EKF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 54,281 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,761 miles

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

Offside Front top mount bush slight play

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,038 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,715 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft seal in gearbox has slight leak

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2018 36,633 miles

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

Nearside Front driveshaft seal in gearbox has slight leak

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,106 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 32,106 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,495 miles

nearside wiper blade split on the end but still clearing windscreen

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,819 miles

all four tyre walls perished

half of high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2015 20,819 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

all four tyre walls perished

half of high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,548 miles

3 out of 12 leds not working on high leval brake light

os ns front and rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 14,548 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

3 out of 12 leds not working on high leval brake light

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os ns front and rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,757 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,195 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 8,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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SM59 EKF is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM59 EKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM59 EKF registered?

SM59 EKF is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is SM59 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 EKF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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