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SK09 XLX

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,174 mi
Last recorded94,174 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 94,174 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, fading, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both, (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 76,435 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. Also worn from side walls ,but the cords are not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking on outer edge

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,770 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 60,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 54,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 54,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,047 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 38,047 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,415 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,561 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 30,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 XLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 SK09 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

SK09 XLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 August 2009.

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