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SP59 PWF

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,902 mi
Last recorded36,902 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 PWF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 36,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 34,695 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 34,634 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 32,018 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 32,018 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,480 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked/perished/split. cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 31,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked/perished/split. cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge, splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust mesh area deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2021 26,021 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge, splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mesh area deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,925 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 25,924 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,210 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 25,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,640 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 19,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 4,915 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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SP59 PWF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 SP59 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

SP59 PWF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SP59 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 PWF 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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