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SM09 UHO

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,886 mi
Last recorded90,886 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UHO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front caliper grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort only just met

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 81,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,654 miles

brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,653 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 72,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker top plate corroded and holed (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,367 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

front exhaust bracket snapped

off side front shocker top plate corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-65-14t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65-14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

front exhaust bracket snapped

off side front shocker top plate corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

front exhaust bracket snapped

off side front shocker top plate corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,396 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

off side rear tyre 175-65-14t split

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 17 Mar 2017 57,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear exhaust clamps missing (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

condition of exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp missing from rear section but not leaking and secure

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc 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 UHO, 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 UHO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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