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SM59 TDZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 TDZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,001 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 128,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 1.6mm 185/55/15 (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))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 121,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 1.6mm 185/55/15 (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))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 17 Jan 2024 117,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer door handle broken

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 113,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect mounts broken (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer door handle broken

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 109,603 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 109,601 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,177 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,931 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Slight play in the top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,481 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,480 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,792 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,772 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 8,460 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 TDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

SM59 TDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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