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SV59 PLN

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 PLN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,526 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front advise strut top mounts have slight play o/s and n/s front

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2024 67,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front advise strut top mounts have slight play o/s and n/s front

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under seal applied

Fail 9 Aug 2023 63,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under seal applied

Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,395 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 58,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lower flexy and exhaust manifold to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 50,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,991 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,369 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 42,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch fluid below minimum

Clutch pipe leaking fluid

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,046 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,044 miles

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

Axle fractured holed corroded at spring mount (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2017 33,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,137 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 31,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,549 miles

Engine breather hose split

Fail 1 Sep 2015 27,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

breather hoses split

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,148 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box outer skin holed

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,276 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Exhaust back box outer skin holed

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 13,276 miles

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

Both front tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Exhaust back box outer skin holed

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,516 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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SV59 PLN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SV59 PLN, 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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SV59 PLN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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