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SM59 KZJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,593 mi
Last recorded42,593 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 42,593 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 28 Aug 2025 36,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,541 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,064 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 28,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 26,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear axle corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,735 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,009 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 25,009 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 23,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 23,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 19,169 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,273 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,385 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 13,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 10,636 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 8,256 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 6,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2012 6,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 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 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 KZJ, 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 KZJ registered?

SM59 KZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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