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SM59 MKX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 MKX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 66,944 miles

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both mirror covers missing

wind screen wiper scores

Fail 15 Jan 2026 66,942 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow front joint failed basic test on lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both mirror covers missing

wind screen wiper scores

Pass 28 Jan 2025 61,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

both door mirror covers missing

screen scored

Fail 20 Jan 2025 61,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

both door mirror covers missing

fumes under bonnet

screen scored

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,283 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust front & rear sections corroded

front windscreen marked

Fail 16 Nov 2022 55,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top plate corroded and incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle spring seat corroded and holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust front flexible and rear box breaking up

rear axle/suspension heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casting missing ()

Nearside Rear back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded and hanging off

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 53,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casting missing ()

Nearside Rear back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded and hanging off

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

Offside Front daylight running light out

both front discs have surface rust on them and slight bind on nearside advise a brake service on front

Pass 4 Jan 2020 51,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexi and back box outer skin heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box leak from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,914 miles

Nearside Front DLR light out

Nearside Front door mirror missing outer cover

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

Rear back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

handbrake just passed brake test advise rear brake check

Fail 20 Dec 2018 48,914 miles

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

Nearside Front DLR light out

Nearside Front door mirror missing outer cover

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

Rear back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

handbrake just passed brake test advise rear brake check

Pass 9 Dec 2017 47,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi, back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 47,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi, back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,802 miles

rear box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 39,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,574 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 33,574 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,444 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2014 30,444 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2013 23,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,114 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 MKX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

SM59 MKX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is SM59 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 MKX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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