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CR55 SMR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,750 mi
Last recorded55,750 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 SMR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 55,750 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 55,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 45,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has wax oil coating not allowing inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,242 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 43,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 40,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,928 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre and rear rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring cups/mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,375 miles

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

clutch feels notchy on depression and release and squeaks

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,893 miles

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

Rear exhaust system is deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,365 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,525 miles

Nearside rear tyre is splitting around the outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,564 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blade ends split but still clear screen

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,748 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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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CR55 SMR 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 78.9%.

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 CR55 SMR, 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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CR55 SMR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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