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SM59 WXG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,833 mi
Last recorded108,833 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,833 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake slight low effort

Fail 5 May 2026 108,754 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi and middle pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 102,799 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 102,792 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,333 miles

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 93,317 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,162 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 84,161 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,649 miles

rattel on rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,981 miles

Coolant leak Leak on heater hose ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 56,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Fluid leak within drum (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Leak on heater hose ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,820 miles

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

Front front brakes feel slightly tight when turning by hand but not visible on the rollers and imbalanced slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,873 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,440 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 22,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,562 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 WXG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

SM59 WXG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is SM59 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 WXG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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