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SC09 TSU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 55,910 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 55,900 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,035 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 52,035 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,611 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 42,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,701 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 39,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,644 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 37,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,360 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 34,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,709 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 22,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,294 miles

exhaust back box deterioated

gearbox oil leak from gearbox selector seal

Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,294 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box deterioated

gearbox oil leak from gearbox selector seal

Pass 4 Aug 2012 13,868 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 TSU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

SC09 TSU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is SC09 TSU safe to buy?

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