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SB09 TUY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 TUY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,580 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (centre) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 138,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (centre) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp misting

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp misting

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 131,901 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 131,901 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 1 Oct 2022 125,110 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 125,106 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise handbrake travel

no oil added 1l

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,412 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 120,395 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Rear of wishbone bush bonding deteriorated

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe swollen under plastic coating adjoining flexible brake hose

Offside Front Lower Rear of wishbone bush bonding deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box appears to have a loose baffle

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,103 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,833 miles

sump pan corroded

rear wiper blade split

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak sump area ()

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak sump area ()

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear wiper blade split

sump pan corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,356 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,069 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,716 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 76,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pedal loose

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,942 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2012 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

advisory both front tyres feathered on inner edges

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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SB09 TUY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB09 TUY, 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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SB09 TUY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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