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SL09 JYD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,314 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,394 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,813 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 69,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,582 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

clutch peddle feels lose

handbrake travel is high

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 62,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 55,885 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door handle broken and insecure but still able to open door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower reading (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 49,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door handle broken and insecure but still able to open door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower reading (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust clamps corroded off front and rear

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 May 2015 41,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre scrubing and perished

offside front tyre scrubing and perished

offside rear handbrake cable outer split

slight play offside front top strut mount

Fail 12 May 2015 41,245 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre scrubing and perished

offside front tyre scrubing and perished

offside rear brake drum damp

offside rear handbrake cable outer split

slight play offside front top strut mount

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 31,622 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s sill damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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 JYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JYD, 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 JYD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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