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SM09 YFV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,629 mi
Last recorded59,629 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 YFV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight blow from front flexi exhaust

Fail 11 Nov 2025 59,628 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight blow from front flexi exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,022 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 56,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,430 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,086 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 54,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,963 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 52,963 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,684 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,276 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush separated from bolt fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall badly cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,533 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded,clamp missing (corroded),system secure

Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,531 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded,clamp missing (corroded),system secure

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,645 miles

EXHAUST CORRDED

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,033 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 YFV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YFV, 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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What year was SM09 YFV registered?

SM09 YFV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is SM09 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 YFV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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