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SH09 XXW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,304 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 67,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,599 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,594 miles

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

Front section exhaust support bracket deteriorated

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

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

Rear section exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,594 miles

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

Front section exhaust support bracket deteriorated

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear section exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH09 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

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

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