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PX09 SZY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,367 mi
Last recorded79,367 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 SZY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 79,367 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,101 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 73,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 66,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,716 miles

Front Lower Front Sub-frame corroded.

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

Rear Lower Rear axle corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 60,715 miles

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

Front Lower Front Sub-frame corroded.

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

Rear Lower Rear axle corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Fail 16 Aug 2021 43,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ball joint dust cover split, ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot wet (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 35,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system centre+rear sections deteriorated

front+rear suspension knocking when driven...non standard coil springs fitted+suspect rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,154 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges ( tracking in need of adjustment?)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,106 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 24,106 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,504 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,869 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,518 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 17 Feb 2014 18,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 15,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated no external leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,900 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated no external leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper blades split (still clearing screen)

rear silencer deteriorated (no external leaks)

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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PX09 SZY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX09 SZY, 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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PX09 SZY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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