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SL09 HDO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,135 mi
Last recorded42,135 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HDO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2025 42,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2024 41,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 34,927 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 21,380 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 14,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 5,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 5,101 miles

Nearside washer jet poor spray pattern

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 5,099 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank breather pipe holed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor spray pattern

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 5,066 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 4,760 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 4,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 3,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 3,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 2,500 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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SL09 HDO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL09 HDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL09 HDO registered?

SL09 HDO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SL09 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 HDO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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