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CU09 SFF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,266 mi
Last recorded56,266 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 SFF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 56,266 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,640 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,922 miles

alternator bearing noisy

Fail 16 Aug 2024 52,922 miles

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

alternator bearing noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,092 miles

Engine noisy

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,651 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,483 miles

Exhaust back box outer skins corroded and coming away just starting to slightly blow

emergency fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skins corroded and coming away just starting to slightly blow

emergency fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 46,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,506 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear tyres deteiorated

Pass 27 May 2017 37,684 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r hand brake cable bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2015 27,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 14,430 miles

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

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

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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CU09 SFF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU09 SFF, 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 CU09 SFF registered?

CU09 SFF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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