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SM09 JJZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,643 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 48,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

boot handle operation poor

front exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,301 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 42,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,667 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 23,667 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 20,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,285 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,850 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,904 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 JJZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM09 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

SM09 JJZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is SM09 JJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 JJZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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