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SL09 FJE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 FJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,690 miles

general corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2025 109,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,632 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 102,632 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,668 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,888 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 93,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and weak

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,612 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2021 87,601 miles

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

exhaust clamp to gearbox corroded due to corrosion

offside front shock absorber heavily corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,574 miles

exhaust clamp to gearbox deteriorated due to corrosion

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,860 miles

exhaust rear silencer clamp missing but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust silencer, outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2019 66,857 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer clamp missing but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust silencer, outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,336 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 55,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 52,133 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,966 miles

exhaust clamp missing at joint

exhaustail pipe detierorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,437 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,691 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Is Starting To Peel Off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak From Gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,925 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING AT EDGES

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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SL09 FJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL09 FJE, 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 SL09 FJE registered?

SL09 FJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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