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SM09 YGD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,983 mi
Last recorded55,983 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front shock absorber corroded

sump corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 55,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front shock absorber corroded

sump corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,973 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake disc slight heat damage

oil sump corroded

rear exhaust back box corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,973 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake disc slight heat damage

oil sump corroded

rear exhaust back box corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,247 miles

Centre centre exhaust pipe mounting almost corroded through

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radiator has a coolant seapage from n/s front lower corner from veins

rear silencer outer skin excessivly corroded/desintegrating

Fail 2 Aug 2016 42,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Centre centre exhaust pipe mounting almost corroded through

Nearside Rear Upper shockabsorber bush perrished splitting

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radiator has a coolant seapage from n/s front lower corner from veins

rear silencer outer skin excessivly corroded/desintegrating

Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,569 miles

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 33,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,308 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 23,308 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low tread advise new pair

Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 12,540 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 12,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

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 YGD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

SM09 YGD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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