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HJ09 SFU

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,637 mi
Last recorded39,637 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 SFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 39,637 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,278 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 38,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 36,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,469 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,375 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,338 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 25,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,947 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 15,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 12,054 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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HJ09 SFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ09 SFU, 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 HJ09 SFU registered?

HJ09 SFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ09 SFU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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