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SB09 XDZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 XDZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,036 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 61,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 52,714 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 52,714 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 46,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 46,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear brakes binding

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,380 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 43,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,778 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,836 miles

gearbox leaking

Fail 7 Aug 2015 27,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

gearbox leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,784 miles

exhaust deterioated at back box section

Fail 19 Aug 2014 23,784 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deterioated at back box section

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,758 miles

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)

back box outer skin badly corroded

front wipers poor

Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,758 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

back box outer skin badly corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,441 miles

back box outer skin badly corroded

front discs corroded inside face

pcv hose split

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 XDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

SB09 XDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is SB09 XDZ safe to buy?

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