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SL09 XVA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,470 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 116,469 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,195 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 107,789 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,133 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,660 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,896 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 80,780 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,259 miles

Front exhaust joint has very slight leak

Fail 24 Jan 2019 65,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust joint has very slight leak

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,395 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

clutch fluid reservoir insecure

clutch pedal inappropriately repaired

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 42,145 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 42,143 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 36,386 miles

F Exhaust pipe support bracket broken

Fail 22 May 2015 36,386 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

F Exhaust pipe support bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,543 miles

front exhaust in very poor condition

slight cracking in n/s/f tyre valve

slight wear in wishbone bushes

springs corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 27,636 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)

Tailpipe in poor condition & blowing slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 22,995 miles

condensation n/s/r lamp unit

front brakes slightly sticky

n/s/f tyre worn more outer edge and slight mark on sidewall 175/65/14 82t

rear exhaust corroded not holed

slight dampness n/s inner driveshaft seal

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 XVA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

SL09 XVA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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