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SP59 TLJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,882 mi
Last recorded84,882 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 84,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,757 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top seized and pinging (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top seized and pinging (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 71,879 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 62,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2015 62,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 48,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,280 miles

BOTH BREATHER HOSES SPLIT

FRONT WIPER BLADES JUDDERING ACROSS SCREEN

Fail 29 Sep 2012 31,279 miles

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

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

BOTH BREATHER HOSES SPLIT

FRONT WIPER BLADES JUDDERING ACROSS SCREEN

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 TLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

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

Is SP59 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 TLJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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