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SM59 MGX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 MGX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle at spring seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 82,601 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flex section corroded and broken apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose bolt missing anchor point detached (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall/shoulder 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear shoulders 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle at spring seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 76,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 68,709 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

wipers blade fouling each other when on

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,488 miles

Rear axel corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2021 62,488 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,992 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded @ spring seat ! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn !

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded @ spring seat ! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn !

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,324 miles

Exhaust system corroded & deteriated but sericeable !

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 55,324 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded & deteriated but sericeable !

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,970 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 43,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,441 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 37,441 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,420 miles

n/s daytime driving lamp inop

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2013 25,069 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 25,069 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MGX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MGX, 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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SM59 MGX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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