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SV59 VBD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,628 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2025 104,716 miles

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

underside surface corrosion on some items

Pass 3 May 2024 101,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion inc exhaust system and all four shcock absorber casings corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 101,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion inc exhaust system and all four shcock absorber casings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,057 miles

ADVISE: rear silencer outer skin starting to corroded off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVISE: slight blow from front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 93,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure ns/r handbrake cable bracket has corrode off (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength os/r spring housing is corroded/holed excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength os/r spring housing is corroded/holed excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust joint lose/ clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISE: rear silencer outer skin starting to corroded off

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVISE: slight blow from front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,988 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,604 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 56,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low 3mm tread and showing age related cracking

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 50,314 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low 3mm tread and showing age related cracking

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread rest of tyre showing 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber retaining nut and base plate heavily corroded

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing but system still secure

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 43,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread rest of tyre showing 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber retaining nut and base plate heavily corroded

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing but system still secure

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy starting to deteriorate (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,564 miles

brake fluid round the offside rear brake no visible leak at time of retest

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 32,560 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 21,777 miles

tailgate handle siezed

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,254 miles

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 VBD 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 72.7%.

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 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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is SV59 VBD safe to buy?

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