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SM09 UHP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

81,816 mi
Last recorded81,816 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UHP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,456 miles

vehicle is been under sealed

Fail 13 Nov 2023 78,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vehicle is been under sealed

Fail 21 Oct 2023 78,391 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front suspension struts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit - reqd now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing still safe (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit - reqd now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside day time running light out (not reqd till 2018)

high level stop light not working

oil not showing on dipstick - topped up for test

rear brakes noisy during brake test

tail gate not opening

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various othetrs (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

handbrake cable brackets/supports broken

Fail 27 Oct 2022 73,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various othetrs (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

handbrake cable brackets/supports broken

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

o/s handbrake bracket corroded off axle

various suspension components corroded eg rear axle, springs etc

Fail 8 Oct 2021 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

o/s handbrake bracket corroded off axle

oil

various suspension components corroded eg rear axle, springs etc

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,236 miles

front tyres worn, all cracking and nail in o/s/r, may not be fixable

front/rear no plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

noise belt area

ns/r road wheel outer rim dented

o/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded off axle

suspension components heavily corroded eg all shocks/springs, rear axle etc

Fail 23 Sep 2020 62,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front brake discs poor

front tyres worn, all cracking and nail in o/s/r, may not be fixable

front/rear no plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

noise belt area

ns/r road wheel outer rim dented

o/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded off axle

suspension components heavily corroded eg all shocks/springs, rear axle etc

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,455 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Aux drive belt noisy.

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Exhaust front support bracket broken.

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged.

Rear axle heavily corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Tailgate striker loose.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 58,455 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All coil springs corroded.

Aux drive belt noisy.

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Exhaust front support bracket broken.

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle heavily corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Tailgate striker loose.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,271 miles

aux belt cracking

handbrake cables poor

n/s/r wheel buckled

o/s/f drl lamp slightly loose

slight corrosion brake pipes

suspension corroded eg springs, rear axle etc

Fail 5 Oct 2018 53,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

aux belt cracking

handbrake cables poor

n/s hand brake reading low

n/s/r wheel buckled

o/s/f drl lamp slightly loose

rear exhaust rubber poor

slight corrosion brake pipes

suspension corroded eg springs, rear axle etc

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,735 miles

Offside Front day running light loose

Offside mirror cover missing

all coil springs rusty

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front number plate delaminating

hand brake cables splitting

hand brake travel long

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front day running light loose

Offside mirror cover missing

all coil springs rusty

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front number plate delaminating

hand brake cables splitting

hand brake travel long

most tyre valves damaged or starting to crack

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked sidewalls close to cord

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly cracked and worn both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,082 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,987 miles

n/s/r light lens broken

Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 25 Aug 2014 31,872 miles

slight leak from gearbox selector seal (above n/s driveshaft)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 31,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Oil leak N/S Output shaft seal

Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,880 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 19,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UHP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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