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SP59 TMY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 130,546 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Dec 2022 124,196 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 116,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 108,835 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axl (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

oil filter leaking

sump porous

Fail 15 Nov 2018 97,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

oil filter leaking

sump porous

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door handle loose, but still opening

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,845 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 29 Oct 2015 65,845 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,197 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)

both rear tyres treads cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres treads cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TMY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

SP59 TMY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is SP59 TMY safe to buy?

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