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SB09 XCT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,633 mi
Last recorded82,633 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 81,257 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,057 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 77,056 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,179 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,882 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,372 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 40,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,959 miles

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

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)

exhaust system deterioated at rear back box section.

oil leak from gearbox selector seal

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,884 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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SB09 XCT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCT, 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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What year was SB09 XCT registered?

SB09 XCT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SB09 XCT safe to buy?

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