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SL09 HXV

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HXV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 81,408 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 81,408 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,062 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 74,062 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING CUP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,251 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 48,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount corroded

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

Offside Front Upper shocker mount corroded

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper shocker mount corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,462 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 42,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,626 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 23,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 HXV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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