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SM09 ZFN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,844 mi
Last recorded55,844 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 55,844 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,155 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy outer skin loose and a weak mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 53,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole in the side. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy outer skin loose and a weak mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Top strut mount bearings worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All wiper blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,961 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,914 miles

Creeking from steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 15,711 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,332 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2015 11,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,616 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 6,606 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight 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 ZFN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM09 ZFN registered?

SM09 ZFN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is SM09 ZFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 ZFN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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