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SG09 XDW

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 XDW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023
Fail 21 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,086 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion starting on offside outer sill in middle area

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Slight seep front shock absorbers, slight play N/S/F strut mounting. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated & N/S ball joint slightly worn. Slight corrosion rear axle and full exhaust system. Slight flat spot N/S/R wheel inner rim.

Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion starting on offside outer sill in middle area

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Slight seep front shock absorbers, slight play N/S/F strut mounting. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated & N/S ball joint slightly worn. Slight corrosion rear axle and full exhaust system. Slight flat spot N/S/R wheel inner rim.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,754 miles

N/S/R tyre perished (at 2.5mm). Slight flat spot N/S/R wheel inner rim. N/S handbrake efficiency slightly low.

Slight seep front shock absorbers, slight play N/S/F strut mounting. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated & N/S ball joint slightly worn. Slight corrosion rear axle and exhaust.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,838 miles

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated /corroded

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

Nearside Front Sill section damaged/corroded

Nearside Front Strut top mount slight wear

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,284 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

Nearside Front Strut top mount slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,041 miles

Slight seep front suspension struts. Minor wear in nearside front suspension ball joint. 2 nails in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,041 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight seep front suspension struts. Minor wear in nearside front suspension ball joint. 2 nails in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,515 miles

Slight seep front suspension struts. Nails in both rear tyre treads. Front tyres at 3mm.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 53,500 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Not working. (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight seep front suspension struts. Nails in both rear tyre treads. Front tyres at 3mm.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,576 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter perished. (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front suspension struts. (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,105 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,025 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,587 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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SG09 XDW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SG09 XDW, 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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SG09 XDW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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