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SH09 JZM

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,476 mi
Last recorded96,476 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 JZM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 96,465 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat /axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,945 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,911 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 87,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 87,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 77,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 71,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 63,152 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 63,150 miles

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

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 57,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 57,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 48,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded,and minor leak from rear joint

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 26 May 2016 43,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 43,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 38,344 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER CORRODED BUT GAS TIGHT

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S INNERDRIVE BOOT

Pass 22 May 2014 33,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 25,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 25,265 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 17,490 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 JZM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

SH09 JZM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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