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SV59 PLO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,778 mi
Last recorded36,778 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 PLO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 36,778 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,629 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle rotten spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 36,549 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

engine oil sump corroded

signs of coolant leak around radiator

Pass 17 Aug 2023 36,468 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front O/S/F N/S/F shocks corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front sump corroded

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 36,465 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured holed beside shocker (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front O/S/F N/S/F shocks corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front sump corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,234 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and both front tyres are heavily perished within treads, no ply or cords showing at the moment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 36,234 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and both front tyres are heavily perished within treads, no ply or cords showing at the moment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 36,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front pipe clamp deteriorating

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats on rear axle , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 35,958 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front pipe clamp deteriorating

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats on rear axle , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,159 miles

Front pipe clamp broken

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 35,154 miles

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

Front pipe clamp broken

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 32,457 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor efficiency nearside (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,250 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle at both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2016 27,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,912 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 14,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,022 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 PLO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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