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SL09 HJU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,671 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 80,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,220 miles

Central Rear General surface corrosion rear axle

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,781 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,765 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly, especially around spring seats. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,422 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides parking brake cable, outers are twisted and cracked. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter has popped off the pin end. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle: Especially around spring cups. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,526 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,092 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,045 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,045 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,033 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,033 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 HJU 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 73.7%.

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 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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

SL09 HJU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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