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SK09 VWP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,724 mi
Last recorded36,724 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 36,724 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded

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

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

Nsf driveshaft seal leak

Nsf osf top shockabsorber heavily corroded

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

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

Os outer door handle sticking ns outer door handle loose

Rear axle heavily corroded

Service brakes requires bleeding travel but not excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2026 36,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded

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

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

Nsf driveshaft seal leak

Nsf osf top shockabsorber heavily corroded

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

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

Os outer door handle sticking ns outer door handle loose

Rear axle heavily corroded

Service brakes requires bleeding travel but not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,003 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 31,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 25,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 21,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,779 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust tail box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2021 17,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 16,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 16,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 14,354 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Pass 23 Feb 2017 12,920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 6,456 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 6,456 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 5,029 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 VWP 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 78.9%.

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 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 SK09 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

SK09 VWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is SK09 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 VWP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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