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SO09 EOR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 EOR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,981 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear mount ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,889 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 65,886 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear suspension rusty and areas of rear underside of car

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 65,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 60,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,899 miles

Back box exhaust corroded outer casing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 50,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Back box exhaust corroded outer casing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer side wall age cracking would advise replacement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.6mm would advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,624 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,877 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,453 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,144 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 10,716 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 6,392 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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SO09 EOR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SO09 EOR, 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 SO09 EOR registered?

SO09 EOR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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