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SM09 LXG

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,733 mi
Last recorded56,733 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 LXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 56,733 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,834 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front + off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 50,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low on edges [ 175/65/14/82T ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

offside front tyre has worn low on the edges and slight cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,010 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 44,405 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,429 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,167 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 11 Jul 2017 32,104 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,121 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,053 miles

exhaust back box holed and corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,478 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 8,478 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 8,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,331 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 LXG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

SM09 LXG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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