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SM59 MOA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 51,855 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADL INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 51,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADL INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 46,287 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brakes does not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 46,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brakes does not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,269 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 33,625 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,076 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 30,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,323 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 26,036 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2019 26,036 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 25,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,679 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,105 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 24,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 23,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,000 miles

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

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 MOA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MOA, 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 MOA registered?

SM59 MOA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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