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SM59 JGF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,229 mi
Last recorded64,229 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 JGF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,229 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,179 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,915 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 42,744 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 31 Oct 2014 42,742 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

emissions not detected

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf shock absorber leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,444 miles

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

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 JGF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM59 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

SM59 JGF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is SM59 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 JGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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