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SY59 XME

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,928 mi
Last recorded77,928 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,447 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,578 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 72,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,472 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

sump corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,067 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,512 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 May 2019 60,779 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 60,779 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 49,783 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))

Fail 25 May 2018 49,689 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust outer skin split not blowing

Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,856 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2017 40,641 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2016 36,697 miles

long travel on parking brake

Pass 3 Jan 2015 33,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,502 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 30,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,347 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 XME is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY59 XME, 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 XME registered?

SY59 XME is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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