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SM09 UFU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,030 mi
Last recorded60,030 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,030 miles

Coolant leak radiator slight leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside oil leak from drive shaft oil seal on gearbox

Fail 28 Oct 2025 60,030 miles

Coolant leak radiator slight leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside oil leak from drive shaft oil seal on gearbox

Pass 8 Oct 2024 55,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 51,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,478 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 47,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 30,655 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2020 30,655 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 26,753 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,221 miles

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes worn. bonding starting to fail, creaking.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount heavily corroded. suggest rectification.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 23,467 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount v. heavily corroded, destroyed, lock nut and upper shock shaft severly damaged by corrosion. (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount heavily corroded. suggest rectification.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,986 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 21,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn away. (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 19,807 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 19,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 11,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,110 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and stgarting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2012 7,464 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 UFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UFU, 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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SM09 UFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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