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SK09 ONH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 ONH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,946 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 113,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,883 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,883 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure bracket broken off (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel fluid leaking from drum (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in column (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded at spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 108,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded at spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold to cylinder head area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n,s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres corroded inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil pan corroded and leaking oil

radiator corroded down both sides

rear axle and coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,769 miles

radiator shows signs of leaking n,s

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

radiator shows signs of leaking n,s

oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint worn,system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,366 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal has broken weld at piviot and is loose

Fail 9 Jan 2016 88,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release glass inside buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal has broken weld at piviot and is loose

Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,395 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,391 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,456 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 64,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SK09 ONH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SK09 ONH, 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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SK09 ONH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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