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SFL 332K

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,985 mi
Last recorded11,985 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 332K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 11,985 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 11,984 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing front and rear (0.1 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 11,983 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing front and rear (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 11,028 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 11,028 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing front and rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 10,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 6,750 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Feb 2015 6,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2014 5,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,043 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 5,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 4,794 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 4,794 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 4,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 4,210 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SFL 332K is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SFL 332K, 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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SFL 332K is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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