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SCS 555

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCS 555
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,478 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,281 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,742 miles

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

Rear axle corroded .

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,364 miles

Nearside Rear spring cup corroded

Offside Rear spring cup correded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,809 miles

rear suspension parts heavly corroded

both rear coil springs heavly corroded

engine oil sump wet

exhaust front flexy joint worn / blowing

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,443 miles

both front tyres on 4mm

engine oil sump wet

exhaust front pipe bracket burst

oil leak around gearbox area

rear box outter sheils corroded

rear mox clamp missing but box still secure/ tight

rear number plate blown

suspension parts rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2019 46,929 miles

gearbox wet

rear box outter case corroded/ burst up

rear suspension parts heavly corroded

sump wet

Fail 10 Dec 2019 46,925 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox wet

rear box outter case corroded/ burst up

rear suspension parts heavly corroded

sump wet

Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,695 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 30,581 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 31,413 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 31,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,075 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)

rear silencer skin corroded and pealing

Fail 7 Dec 2015 27,075 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear mount (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear mount (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

rear silencer skin corroded and pealing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 21,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,661 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,237 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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SCS 555 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SCS 555, 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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SCS 555 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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