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SM59 TDX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 TDX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 93,335 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 93,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread and worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread and worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 88,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 88,506 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 88,415 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 83,996 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 83,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 73,685 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 73,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 70,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,890 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,124 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 68,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,131 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 66,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,940 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,940 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,983 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 TDX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

SM59 TDX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 December 2009.

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