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SM09 JDU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 JDU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,504 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 96,496 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,913 miles

Front Engine Sub Frame slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak on middle to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both blower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

engine sump , rear axle beam and all coil springs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

engine sump , rear axle beam and all coil springs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 76,745 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front door handle loose / damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2021 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working, but not part of MOT on this year of vehicle

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 58,072 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 clamps missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 50,326 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 50,320 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside daytime running light inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,412 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low [2mm]

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,953 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,250 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 JDU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

SM09 JDU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is SM09 JDU safe to buy?

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