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SM59 MLU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,222 mi
Last recorded81,222 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 81,215 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 77,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,500 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 68,500 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,241 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 47,241 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 29,735 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 29,735 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 24,189 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 24,189 miles

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

ex in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2018 20,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 17,065 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 17,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 12,491 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 12,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 8,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 5,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 4,411 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 MLU 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 66.7%.

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

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