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S500 JPP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,728 mi
Last recorded96,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 JPP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 96,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 94,132 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle/Rear Exhaust Corroded/deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 94,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper mounting attachment Excessive movement /corroded(Top Mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle/Rear Exhaust Corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn also cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount Corroded/Slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,610 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,365 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,267 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer door handle broken

Fail 7 Aug 2018 54,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer door handle broken

rear s/abs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,575 miles

both outer sills damaged

exhaust corroded

h/brake travel very high

n/s wiper torn

n/s/r tyre split between treads

o/s/f tyre s/wall poor

rear sub frame weak and corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 clamps missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills damaged

exhaust corroded

h/brake travel very high

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s wiper torn

n/s/r tyre split between treads

o/s/f tyre s/wall poor

rear sub frame weak and corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,495 miles

both outer sills damaged

exhaust corroded

h/brake travel very high

play in o/s/f top suspension bearing

rear beam corroded

t/gate release inop

Fail 1 Aug 2016 46,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills damaged

exhaust corroded

h/brake travel very high

play in o/s/f top suspension bearing

rear beam corroded

t/gate release inop

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,048 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front TYRE TREAD LOW

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear WIPER BLADE POOR

Fail 18 Aug 2015 42,048 miles

Offside Front TYRE TREAD LOW

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear WIPER BLADE POOR

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,394 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,975 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,358 miles

nearside front sill damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 24,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front sill damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 185/5515

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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S500 JPP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S500 JPP, 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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S500 JPP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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