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SV59 PLZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,138 mi
Last recorded23,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,138 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,854 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 19,854 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

nearside driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,773 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,677 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 PLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLZ, 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 SV59 PLZ registered?

SV59 PLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SV59 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 PLZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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