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F18 SOO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,288 mi
Last recorded25,288 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 SOO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,029 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 21,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 19,522 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front both headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 19,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front both headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 18,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 18,056 miles

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate light inoperative in case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 18,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front headlamp low beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate light inoperative in case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 17,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 15,181 miles

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

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))

engine oil very low

Pass 29 Nov 2017 13,442 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 13,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 11,731 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to wear markers and very heavy wear to inner shoulder. Advise replacement soon.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper getting poor.

O/S/F tyre worn close to wear markers and very heavy wear to inner shoulder. Advise replacement soon.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 11,731 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to wear markers and very heavy wear to inner shoulder. Advise replacement soon.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper getting poor.

O/S/F tyre worn close to wear markers and very heavy wear to inner shoulder. Advise replacement soon.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,860 miles

both front tyres wearing low (3mm) and worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 29 Nov 2014 9,049 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge.

Squeal noise from rear brakes.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 9,049 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge.

Squeal noise from rear brakes.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 7,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 6,233 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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F18 SOO 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 F18 SOO, 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 F18 SOO registered?

F18 SOO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is F18 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 SOO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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