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SJ09 YRO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,419 mi
Last recorded110,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 YRO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,419 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts run smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,054 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 91,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 87,549 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 87,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,489 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,756 miles

Clutch pedal insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,010 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,874 miles

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

exhaust (rear silencer)corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 54,161 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 54,161 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 38,484 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SJ09 YRO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

SJ09 YRO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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