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SC09 BVM

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 BVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 100,653 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,477 miles

Offside Front day time running lamp

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 94,477 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front day time running lamp

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 88,335 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,171 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 86,171 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 85,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,430 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,428 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front door exterior handle loose, suggest having this secured asap

exhaust clamp missing between center and tail pipe join

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,349 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 BVM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVM, 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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SC09 BVM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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