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SL09 XVF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,138 mi
Last recorded66,138 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,138 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 625,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,723 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,175 miles

front brake discs scored

oil leak

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs scored

oil leak

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 48,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers buffing on windscreen

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall 175/65/14

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 28 May 2012 42,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers buffing on windscreen

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall 175/65/14

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

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 XVF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL09 XVF registered?

SL09 XVF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SL09 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 XVF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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