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SL09 XVX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,984 mi
Last recorded104,984 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 104,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,204 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 104,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 101,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,116 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 94,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,576 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,399 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 71,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 37,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,990 miles

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,506 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 15,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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 XVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

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

Is SL09 XVX safe to buy?

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