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SM09 HZL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,499 mi
Last recorded19,499 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 19,499 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 14,992 miles

Front front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded at rear

Fail 21 May 2024 14,991 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded at rear

Pass 25 May 2023 14,219 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front & rear suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

rear silencer outer skin breaking away

Pass 24 May 2022 13,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking away

Pass 26 May 2021 12,380 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 12,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 25 May 2020 12,036 miles

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

rear beam axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deterioated

Pass 23 May 2019 10,991 miles

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deterioated

Pass 29 May 2018 9,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 8,126 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 27 May 2016 6,507 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Fail 27 May 2016 6,507 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 22 May 2015 4,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 21 May 2014 3,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 3,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 2,555 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SM09 HZL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM09 HZL, 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 SM09 HZL registered?

SM09 HZL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is SM09 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 HZL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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