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SC09 BTX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 BTX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,992 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,992 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 16 May 2024 85,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,145 miles

Crankcase breather pipe burst and incomplete.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing incomplete and compiling. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner. Pass and no more. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 82,145 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Captive fixing appears sheared. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. No proper beam patterns. Lamps also appear hazed. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Issue around top mounting/ upper spring pan. Whether failure or part/s missing. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Issue around top mounting/ upper spring pan. Whether failure or part/s missing. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure "U" Clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Crankcase breather pipe burst and incomplete.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing incomplete and compiling. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner. Pass and no more. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,285 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 74,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,413 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 55,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,206 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 48,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,533 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 42,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,575 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 37,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Headlamp insecure main beam & side position lamp unit mountings broken & insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,443 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2015 34,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,306 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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SC09 BTX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC09 BTX, 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 SC09 BTX registered?

SC09 BTX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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