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SM59 OXD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OXD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 80,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 72,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,250 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 44,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,977 miles

Rear Axle is corroded close to excessive.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 38,977 miles

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

Rear Axle is corroded close to excessive.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,472 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer not working no washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,288 miles

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

handbrake cable outer casings split.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,523 miles

handbrake cable outer casing split.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 15,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boot handle sticking

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front wiper blade torn

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,062 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 11,238 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 11,238 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OXD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

SM59 OXD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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