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SH09 APO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,835 mi
Last recorded58,835 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 APO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 58,834 miles

Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 51,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 51,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,512 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 51,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,654 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,653 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated wire broken on reservoir sensor? (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested due to misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front sidelight/main beam light unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching 2mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,386 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 39,968 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 39,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SH09 APO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH09 APO, 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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SH09 APO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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