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SY59 XLO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

117,030 mi
Last recorded117,030 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 XLO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 117,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 117,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 111,995 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 111,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 109,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 109,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,828 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front support sections corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s front brake low efficiency

some free play in o/s front suspension top

Fail 9 Jun 2022 103,828 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front support sections corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

some free play in o/s front suspension top

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,683 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 99,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring mount area corroded through and fractured. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring mount area corroded through, also has previous repairs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,469 miles

subframe started to crode

Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,468 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak broken flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,337 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,404 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,827 miles

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

Oil leak sump porous

Fail 2 Nov 2017 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump porous

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 72,225 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,700 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 67,700 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,466 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tailbox outer casing slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailbox outer casing slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,590 miles

exhaust tailbox outer casing slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2013 47,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 tailbox outer casing slightly deteriorated

front exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,878 miles

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

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

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

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

boot only opens with key

hand brake cable split

radiator leaking

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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SY59 XLO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 SY59 XLO, 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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SY59 XLO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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