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SW59 SYD

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,978 mi
Last recorded26,978 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 SYD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 26,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 22,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 17,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 12,721 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 8,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 7,506 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 7,506 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 4,702 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator ()

rev counter faulty

Pass 17 Dec 2018 2,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 2,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 2,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 2,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 2,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 1,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 1,475 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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SW59 SYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW59 SYD, 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 SW59 SYD registered?

SW59 SYD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is SW59 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 SYD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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