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SC09 XFW

2009 Fiat 500

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,804 mi
Last recorded130,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 XFW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 130,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,713 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 112,440 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 102,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,721 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,935 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,973 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,537 miles

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 XFW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC09 XFW registered?

SC09 XFW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is SC09 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 XFW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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