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SM59 JHE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,241 mi
Last recorded75,241 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,888 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,575 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

transmission oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2022 69,575 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,291 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,849 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 41,849 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine oil excessive low.

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)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,965 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes getting weak/splitting.

N/S/R brake flexi retainer/handbrake cable retainer cracked/broken

Nail N/S/R tyre

Rear exhaust box poor condition and clamp broken.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,576 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 33,576 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,209 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 JHE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM59 JHE, 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

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What year was SM59 JHE registered?

SM59 JHE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SM59 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 JHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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