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SM59 MFZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,101 mi
Last recorded98,101 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 MFZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 98,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,229 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,777 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 69,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,826 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 51,505 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,528 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency only 25% of O/S

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 48,492 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring Seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear Beam Heavily Corroded

Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,243 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front brake disc deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2019 45,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,515 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front brake disc deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,983 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

tailgate release switch not working

Fail 6 Oct 2016 31,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

tailgate release switch not working

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 19,320 miles

both hand brake cable casings split

front exhaust flixi torn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,995 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 12,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 7,074 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 MFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

SM59 MFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is SM59 MFZ safe to buy?

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