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SV59 PNN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel noted

Fail 23 Apr 2025 98,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake travel noted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,157 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,981 miles

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

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

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

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

engine lower steady bush worn

Fail 5 Apr 2023 83,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main pipe to flexy hose mounting corroded away (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes very soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 185/55 R15 autogrip (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake cable support corroded away

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

excessive play in lower engine steady bar bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,670 miles

EML flashed during emission test but did not stay on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML flashed during emission test but did not stay on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,204 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 48,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,525 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,095 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 41,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,314 miles

Front both tyres wearing down

Nearside front and Offside front top shocker struts corroded

Offside rear shocker has a slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,309 miles

offside front top shocker strut has slight movement

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 23,495 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,474 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,349 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 PNN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PNN, 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 PNN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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