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SA09 AOX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 AOX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,549 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2026 84,549 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2024 79,785 miles

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting ABS & various other dash board waring lamps and hazard warning lamps doing the same (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished excessive. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at offside & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire not connected

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,750 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @centre/backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 76,750 miles

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

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))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @centre/backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 73,017 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 71,644 miles

Front number plate cracked,but no likely to be misread.

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe swollen under coating.

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak sump porris ()

Fail 5 May 2018 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre cracked/perished (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked,but no likely to be misread.

Front washer jets need ajusted

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe swollen under coating.

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak sump porris ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 64,687 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cuts

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal loose

engine management light flashing

n/s outer door handle loose

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,212 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,328 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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SA09 AOX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SA09 AOX, 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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SA09 AOX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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