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SK09 TJX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 TJX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 96,273 miles

sump is corroded

exhaust is corroded

exhaust is deteriorated at flexy

rear axle is corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2021 96,273 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust is corroded

exhaust is deteriorated at flexy

rear axle is corroded

sump is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting rubber . (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting rubber . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 86,689 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 86,689 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,487 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 76,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 76,483 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 68,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

oil sump rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2016 50,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,624 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 31,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,959 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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SK09 TJX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TJX, 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 SK09 TJX registered?

SK09 TJX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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