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SY59 XLV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,291 mi
Last recorded58,291 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 58,291 miles

Both rear tyres perished (wet conditions)

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear axel is corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 58,289 miles

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

Rear axel is corroded

Both rear tyres perished (wet conditions)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 50,595 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,027 miles

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

Rear Subframe Spring Hangers Corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 42,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn non inner side edge 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,479 miles

Daytime Running Lights Inop (Both)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 40,479 miles

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

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

Daytime Running Lights Inop (Both)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 39,700 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,057 miles

Centre and rear Exhaust system corroded and split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,721 miles

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

front tyres scrubbing inboard.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,637 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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SY59 XLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY59 XLV, 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 SY59 XLV registered?

SY59 XLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is SY59 XLV safe to buy?

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