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SM59 OXW

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,232 mi
Last recorded83,232 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,232 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi is corroded/deteriorating, slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin has corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe and cable support bracket corroded of its fixing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area ? corrosion on sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi is corroded/deteriorating, slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin has corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe and cable support bracket corroded of its fixing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area ? corrosion on sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 77,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,557 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 74,550 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2023 67,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,583 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 56,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 49,542 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 45,843 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2018 45,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,473 miles

midle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 30,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

midle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,027 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 23,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 OXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

SM59 OXW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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