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SL09 XWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,781 miles

near side and off side front shocker pistons corroded and worn and close to a failure

near side and off side front shocker top mounts worn and close to a failure

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 89,781 miles

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

Offside parking brake reading low

near side and off side front shocker pistons corroded and worn and close to a failure

near side and off side front shocker top mounts worn and close to a failure

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,596 miles

Baffles in Exhaust rear box are loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake Pads are roughly 75% worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,782 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,020 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,304 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 68,903 miles

all tyre valves slightly perishing

front brake application slightly uneven

fuel cap strap broken

misting of oil around nearside gearbox seal

slight play in offside front shock absorber top mounting

stone chip damage to windscreen top right

Fail 23 May 2018 68,903 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

all tyre valves slightly perishing

front brake application slightly uneven

fuel cap strap broken

misting of oil around nearside gearbox seal

slight play in offside front shock absorber top mounting

stone chip damage to windscreen top right

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inballance from rear brakes

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,965 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 25,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,288 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 17,288 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 XWU 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 77.8%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

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

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