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SV59 PPX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,724 mi
Last recorded68,724 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,724 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners were hanging from the rear view mirror

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal appears to be wet - no drips during the mot test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 68,724 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners were hanging from the rear view mirror

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal appears to be wet - no drips during the mot test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing Car not prepared correctly for MOT - rear seat where down and covered with dog beds and rubbish, unable to check the rear belts were present and working (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 67,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 65,820 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bulging under protective covers , nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

day time running lamp not working

Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,525 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bulging under protective covers , nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 63,525 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bulging under protective covers , nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,477 miles

Offside day time running lamp not working

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 52,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,474 miles

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,094 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,506 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 40,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre some wear on inner edge of tread area

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 37,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,537 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 36,537 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,998 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,998 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust clamp at rear corroded and insecure

exhaust rear box corroded

front screen wiper blades torn at ends

offside front tyre some wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,805 miles

os door handle insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 PPX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

SV59 PPX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is SV59 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 PPX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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