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SM59 VLY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,399 mi
Last recorded40,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 40,399 miles

Coolant leak engine coolant housing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 37,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,696 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 29,950 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at centre section to backbox joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 29,277 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 27,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 20,673 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 13,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 9,805 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 VLY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM59 VLY registered?

SM59 VLY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is SM59 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 VLY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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