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SM59 MKK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,615 mi
Last recorded83,615 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 83,615 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 83,614 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Burst (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 70,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 70,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2020 66,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,856 miles

Stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 60,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust mount deteriorated.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 23 Sep 2017 48,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,710 miles

Front Exhaust metal clamp broken

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inbetween threads

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inner & outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracking inner & outer edges

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,256 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 28,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking at tread advise replacement

corrosion throughout exhaust system

Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,010 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking at tread advise replacement

corrosion throughout exhaust system

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,395 miles

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

off side front washer jet poor

off side front wiper poor

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,674 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 MKK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MKK, 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 MKK registered?

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

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