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SC09 BUU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,673 mi
Last recorded31,673 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 BUU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,673 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 30,450 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,527 miles

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2023 24,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Plus upper bush u/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 20,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 20,364 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear axle corroded at spring seats

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 20,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 19,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 19,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight sweat at bottom of shocker. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside tread starting to wear and crack slightly. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,869 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 BUU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SC09 BUU, 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 BUU registered?

SC09 BUU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is SC09 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 BUU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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