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S500 SFJ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

front flexi deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,506 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

bodywork damage at offside front

slight damage to wheel rims

Fail 4 Apr 2025 97,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure metal bracket broken holding cable and brake hose/pipe (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

slight damage to wheel rims

Pass 11 Apr 2024 88,991 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount doesn't fully sit onto body mount and keeps falling off, system still secure though (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter clip becoming loose and losing grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe bracket has broken/corroded off of rear axle but lines still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount perished and breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocker bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount doesn't fully sit onto body mount and keeps falling off, system still secure though (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter clip becoming loose and losing grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe bracket has broken/corroded off of rear axle but lines still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount perished and breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocker bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,058 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (both) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,562 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer and pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,983 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 81,982 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,906 miles

Handbrake travel getting high

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in swept area ()

Nearside Rear Indicator bulb mis coloured / fading

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,287 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 71,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,487 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 70,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drivers door handle damaged but still opens door effectively

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,438 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE BRACKET BROKEN BUT PIPE NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED OR DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE BRACKET BROKEN BUT PIPE NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED OR DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,040 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 58,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,449 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear Lower spring rest areas corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,144 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,756 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

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 SFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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