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HJ09 SMV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,390 mi
Last recorded59,390 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 59,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 59,389 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,629 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 57,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,717 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 55,717 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,285 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,560 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 49,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,141 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 47,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,943 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2019 42,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,764 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn smooth, inner edge, keep in check

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,662 miles

oil filter leaking slightly

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,683 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,044 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge,nail in tyre & minor damage to sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,440 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 SMV 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 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 HJ09 SMV, 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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HJ09 SMV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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