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FS09 SAS

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,933 mi
Last recorded112,933 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS09 SAS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 112,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,718 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 110,715 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower ball joint covers damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users driveshaft joint insecure, when on locking fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rears heavily corroded/worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower mountings heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front daytime running lights not working

both rear shocks heavily corroded

coolant leak from radiator

coolant level low

exhaust downpipe clamp broken

fuel cap seal worn

oil leak (sump heavily corroded)

parking brake light on intermittently due to handbrake sticking

rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle tested wet

wipers cannot be tested due to washers not hitting the windscreen

when operating headlamps boot unlocks causing boot to not be secured in the closed position

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,896 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,165 miles

Extensive corrosion on rear axle though appears still structurally sound.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Extensive corrosion on rear axle though appears still structurally sound.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 95,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,129 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,166 miles

N/s front washer jet missing but still working

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,843 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 73,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,148 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 68,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,210 miles

clutch pedal broken

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 64,210 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

clutch pedal broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,468 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,666 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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FS09 SAS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FS09 SAS, 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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FS09 SAS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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