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SP59 PVF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 PVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 78,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,035 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 47,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 43,298 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,090 miles

Engine breather hose split.

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both lower mountings on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 40,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine breather hose split.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both lower mountings on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,656 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exh poor cond

Fail 30 Jan 2018 35,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exh poor cond

Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,948 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 31,947 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 29,045 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,511 miles

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)

tailbox corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 11,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,188 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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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SP59 PVF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP59 PVF, 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 SP59 PVF registered?

SP59 PVF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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