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HJ09 SJX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 SJX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,327 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,358 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,335 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,537 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 67,351 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 55,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,959 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Brake binding slightly, not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in it. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 45,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 42,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 36,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 31,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 31,250 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,958 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,958 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,832 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,040 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,395 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 SJX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

HJ09 SJX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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