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SM59 XYK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,143 mi
Last recorded127,143 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 XYK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle is corroded .recomend replacement

Fail 12 Dec 2024 127,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle is corroded .recomend replacement

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,480 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam at spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,621 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam at spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,875 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,450 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,750 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

OSF DRL Not Working

OSF Wiper Torn

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,044 miles

NSF Door Handle Damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NSF Door Handle Damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,480 miles

Drivers Door Dented

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 54,480 miles

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

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

Drivers Door Dented

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,807 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 36,700 miles

Both hand brake cable outer covers split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust silencer corroded to second skin

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside hand brake outer cables split

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 XYK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

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

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