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SA09 ZDF

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 ZDF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,169 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,423 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

drivers outer door handle damaged

full exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,423 miles

Steering system excessively rough 2 x front strut top bearings (2.2.D.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating 2 x front (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2 x front (8.2.3)

both outer sills damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

drivers outer door handle damaged

full exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,292 miles

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

noise from strut top area when turning steering suspect slightly siezed bearings

offside front door handle broken but still operating

Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

noise from strut top area when turning steering suspect slightly siezed bearings

offside front door handle broken but still operating

Fail 31 May 2013

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2013

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 33,308 miles

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

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

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 ZDF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZDF, 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 ZDF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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