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SH09 APV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 APV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,235 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,321 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured coil spring base (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,320 miles

Coolant leak HEADER TANK ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP INSECURE

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,320 miles

Coolant leak HEADER TANK ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP INSECURE

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,376 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mount bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 68,376 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre sidewall damaged to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mount bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,099 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 62,091 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,468 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,878 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,658 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,889 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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SH09 APV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SH09 APV, 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 SH09 APV registered?

SH09 APV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for SH09 APV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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