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SC09 YBF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,909 mi
Last recorded20,909 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 20,909 miles

undersealed in parts

Fail 13 May 2026 20,884 miles

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Top mount noisy in operation

Suspension/Steering components corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 20,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2024 20,090 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking on walls 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front struts corroded around spring seats

Pass 26 May 2023 19,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle and lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 19,473 miles

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 19,043 miles

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 19,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 18,632 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2019 17,817 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 16,560 miles

corrosion of rear axle

Pass 11 May 2017 15,095 miles

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

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

corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2016 13,664 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 11,705 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2014 9,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,241 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,563 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 YBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

SC09 YBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is SC09 YBF safe to buy?

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