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SM59 MLL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,553 mi
Last recorded67,553 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 67,553 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly worn. handbrake travel slightly high.

Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Door handle damaged but can still be opened

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

Offside Front Door handle damaged but can still be opened

Fail 21 Aug 2025 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Door handle damaged but can still be opened

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

Offside Front Door handle damaged but can still be opened

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 64,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 63,028 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 62,999 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 61,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

clutch has a slight squeaking noise when pressed down

exhaust flexi pipe (mesh) damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,363 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO PRESENTER`S PERSONAL EFFECTS ON SEAT.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 56,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO PRESENTER`S PERSONAL EFFECTS ON SEAT.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,978 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper worn

Fail 27 Aug 2018 54,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,465 miles

exhaust rusting

n/s o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,196 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,658 miles

outer skin on exhaust peeling away

Pass 5 Jan 2013 29,750 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 MLL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

SM59 MLL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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