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SL09 XUV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 112,064 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 112,064 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 94,620 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 85,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s approx 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Fail 12 Apr 2023 85,643 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s approx 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,879 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both day running lights not working

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 58,481 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside drl inop

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,303 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,978 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,429 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,301 miles

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

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 XUV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

SL09 XUV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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