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SM09 JDK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,299 mi
Last recorded78,299 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 JDK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 78,103 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jan 2025 77,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,278 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 73,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 70,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,484 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,664 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 52,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,924 miles

rear ex in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,542 miles

rear ex in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,516 miles

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 JDK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JDK, 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 SM09 JDK registered?

SM09 JDK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SM09 JDK safe to buy?

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