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SC09 BVE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,558 mi
Last recorded105,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 105,558 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seats folded down

Fail 27 Jan 2026 105,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seats folded down

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,769 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 95,765 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 89,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,156 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,696 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 71,041 miles

rear suspension axle beam corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2019 71,041 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriorated

no oil

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2018 63,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriorated

no oil

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak n/s final drive oil seal ()

exhaust deteriorated

oil level on min

Pass 7 May 2016 50,866 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 46,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,906 miles

Exhaust back box and clamp deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2013 34,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,843 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 29,843 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 4 May 2012 29,842 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 BVE 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 SC09 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

SC09 BVE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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