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SL09 HUU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HUU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,110 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 89,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,666 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 76,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 76,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear 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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to check inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

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

offside of the car outer sill damaged.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,903 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 66,795 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,998 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 60,987 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,805 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear suspension components and under body and all pipes covered with wax oil

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,281 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 59,280 miles

Emissions not tested OIL LEVEL TOO LOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,027 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 53,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,298 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

TIMING BELT ?

Fail 30 Jan 2018 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

TIMING BELT ?

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,459 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,351 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 20,656 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,216 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 HUU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HUU, 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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SL09 HUU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 April 2009.

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