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B721 SUE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB721 SUE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 33,214 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 28,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,804 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,803 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 29 Sep 2021 36,803 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,377 miles

rear exhaust repaired

Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 21,939 miles

All 4 Wheel Nut Covers on Wheels Missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing developing cracks in outer tread edge & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing developing slight cracks outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 31,633 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2019 31,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 26,802 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,467 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 21,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,050 miles

Centre rear seat belt imop

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 11,803 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,767 miles

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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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B721 SUE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B721 SUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B721 SUE registered?

B721 SUE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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