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SM59 MLZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,936 mi
Last recorded93,936 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,936 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,150 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 86,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 77,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 77,987 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,995 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear clamps missing system still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil sump corroded (but not leaking )

Fail 22 Apr 2021 71,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint dirt cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut/shocker leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear clamps missing system still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil sump corroded (but not leaking )

Pass 15 Apr 2020 67,427 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Sump pan corroded

underside suspension components corroded , coils , axle , ect

Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,385 miles

ex in poor condition

handbrake cables split

Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,385 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,716 miles

ex system in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2016 44,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ex system in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,976 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 35,024 miles

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

rear silencer box detiorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,738 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,094 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2012 20,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear exhaust section deteriorated

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 MLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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