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SC09 WYZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,441 mi
Last recorded133,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 133,441 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible hose and brake pipe bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 133,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible hose and brake pipe bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 133,431 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Pedal goes to the floor (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing on vehicle and tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And tyre perishing (2016 tyre) 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts and tyre perishing (2016 tyre) 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Coil spring corroded All quite heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Engine oil very low

Engine sump very corroded

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg by engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg by engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber separating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 129,413 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake hose/pipe axle mounting (corroded) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 129,407 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake hose/pipe axle mounting (corroded) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 124,762 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 124,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 109,573 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 109,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear baffle rattling in rear silencer

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,849 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,613 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 78,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,374 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,194 miles

Nearside parking brake cable mounting bracket broken.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 63,183 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside parking brake cable mounting bracket broken.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,091 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,228 miles

hand brake cable mounting bracket broken

Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,225 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake cable mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,402 miles

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

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

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

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 WYZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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