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SM09 VMZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,588 mi
Last recorded92,588 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 92,588 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 92,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle fractured Spring seat. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 86,089 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,491 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,677 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,578 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to excessive corrosion to rear subframe .may cause further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside rear spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front strut top mounting washers corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,301 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp missing still gas tight (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin splitting still gas tight

Fail 28 Aug 2018 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp missing still gas tight (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin splitting still gas tight

Fail 23 Aug 2018 59,259 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 550,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 52,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,610 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,128 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 38,128 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,177 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 VMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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