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SL09 HWP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 115,364 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 115,364 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,643 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 104,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,621 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,107 miles

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

back box corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft slightly leaking oil

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,930 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 22,930 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,125 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 HWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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