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SL09 XVJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,595 mi
Last recorded90,595 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wipers deteriated

both rear shock absorbers coroded

underside of vehicle is coroded in general

Fail 12 Sep 2025 90,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wipers deteriated

both rear shock absorbers coroded

underside of vehicle is coroded in general

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,772 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody and suspension has corrosion + bushes perished

Fail 27 May 2024 88,767 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x front radiator supports corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 84,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 84,585 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 80,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer handle insecure but still operating

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 77,139 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 28 May 2020 75,461 miles

Rear beam axle badly corroded

reverse light not working pre 01/09/09

Pass 20 May 2019 70,762 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 70,762 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 67,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at gearbox ()

Fail 16 May 2018 67,482 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at gearbox ()

Pass 9 May 2017 59,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 59,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,695 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

all coil springs corroded

exhaust tailbox corroded

two exhaust clamps corroded and split

Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

all coil springs corroded

exhaust tailbox corroded

two exhaust clamps corroded and split

Pass 4 May 2015 45,942 miles

Taibox and front pipe exhaust clamps split

Tailbox corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 40,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 40,369 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,591 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)

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 XVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

Is SL09 XVJ safe to buy?

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