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SV59 PLU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,141 mi
Last recorded79,141 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 PLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,532 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,621 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine was low on coolant and overheated , topped up with water and bled to carry out emissions test

Fail 2 Jun 2023 63,501 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine was low on coolant and overheated , topped up with water and bled to carry out emissions test

Pass 20 May 2022 57,589 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 57,588 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,934 miles

Central Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front drl light inop

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 54,934 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front drl light inop

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 47,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

boot not opening by switch

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not leaking

slight oil dampness at sump belt side and gear selector seal

Fail 31 Aug 2019 42,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

boot not opening by switch

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not leaking

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight oil dampness at sump belt side and gear selector seal

Pass 1 Sep 2018 33,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both front wheels binding slightly

gear selector seal leaking slightly

rear boot not opening by switch

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and braking up not leaking

rear exhaust clamp braking up

slight oil dampness at sump bet side

Fail 1 Sep 2018 33,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both front wheels binding slightly

gear selector seal leaking slightly

rear boot not opening by switch

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and braking up not leaking

rear exhaust clamp braking up

slight oil dampness at sump bet side

Pass 26 Aug 2017 28,191 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

drivers door handle insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

g/box oil leak

nearside front brakes binding

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 27 Aug 2016 22,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

g/box oil leak

nearside front brakes binding

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 9,108 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 PLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 SV59 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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