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SJA 74H

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,715 mi
Last recorded32,715 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 74H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 32,715 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 32,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 30,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 30,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 28,986 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 28,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 28,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 24,969 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 24,238 miles

slight movement in offside front strut top mount

Pass 7 Dec 2018 22,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 20,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test STICKER ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 10,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 7,957 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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SJA 74H is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJA 74H, 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 SJA 74H registered?

SJA 74H is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is SJA 74H safe to buy?

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