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SP59 PVW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on the passenger seat, ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 79,923 miles

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

Front daytime running lamps not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on the passenger seat, ()

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,888 miles

exhaust corrosion apparent

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust corrosion apparant

Fail 13 Oct 2017 69,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust corrosion apparant

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,908 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front showing signs of uneven wear

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly damp

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,786 miles

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

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 PVW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

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

Is SP59 PVW safe to buy?

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