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SA09 GZO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,434 mi
Last recorded126,434 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 GZO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 126,434 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2025 126,347 miles

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

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 126,344 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 126,339 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

both outer sills damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,819 miles

both outer sills damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2024 122,615 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged

Pass 15 May 2023 117,531 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,371 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 102,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,941 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity boot slightly damaged.

Rear tyres wearing low and cracked.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,473 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water staining on lambda sensor and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top screw in cap corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush beginning to unbond (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water staining on lambda sensor and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top screw in cap corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mid-rear joint , rear silencer pipe heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,536 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,442 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,999 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 46,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,063 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,674 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 GZO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GZO, 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 GZO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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