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SJ09 XDK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,792 mi
Last recorded58,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XDK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 58,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle(Surface Corrosion)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 58,610 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 58,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 56,904 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 56,903 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,227 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 56,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,360 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,566 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 54,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,013 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,012 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 49,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,503 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 28,496 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 20,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,239 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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SJ09 XDK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 SJ09 XDK, 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 SJ09 XDK registered?

SJ09 XDK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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