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SW58 BUU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,454 mi
Last recorded82,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 BUU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,454 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 82,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Leaking oil excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,078 miles

Exhaust system corroding slightly at rear section

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 73,075 miles

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

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

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

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding slightly at rear section

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,111 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 63,715 miles

Coolant leak Front radiator ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump ( corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe flexi section weak

radiator leaking slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2021 60,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump ( corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi section corroded ( strongly advise change out )

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,943 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Front exhaust bracket corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail box section corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,758 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 48,054 miles

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

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

Rear silencer box corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2018 48,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer box corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 43,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tailbox corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,635 miles

exhaust tail box clamp corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Fail 22 Jan 2016 37,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail box clamp corroded

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,163 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 32,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,781 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside body damaged.air intake pipe missing.exhaust system corroding.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,351 miles

Nearside 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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SW58 BUU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 SW58 BUU, 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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SW58 BUU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is SW58 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 BUU 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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