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SV59 PUX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,172 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2026 78,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,491 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,261 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 67,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,130 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 51,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,472 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 49,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,982 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 46,982 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre flexi section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 45,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Very heavy corrosion on rear axle

Fail 3 Feb 2020 45,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Very heavy corrosion on rear axle

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 43,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 40,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,396 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,392 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,985 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 27,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 PUX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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