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SM09 UHJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,033 mi
Last recorded69,033 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 69,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,978 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 60,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,740 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 45,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,001 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 42,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,235 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,384 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,757 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,757 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

tail gate not opening with outer handle

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 UHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc 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 UHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM09 UHJ?

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What year was SM09 UHJ registered?

SM09 UHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is SM09 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 UHJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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