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GL09 SXC

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,597 mi
Last recorded103,597 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 SXC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,597 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))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 103,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits broken and leaking exhaust possible cause (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting point damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,713 miles

Central stop light not working

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and rubber perished ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 78,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broken (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central stop light not working

Front exhaust mount broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and rubber perished ()

oil low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,341 miles

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2013 33,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,088 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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GL09 SXC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL09 SXC, 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 GL09 SXC registered?

GL09 SXC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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