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SO09 FHV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,242 mi
Last recorded31,242 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 29,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 28,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front upper suspension top slight movement

Pass 7 May 2019 26,885 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly perished + cracked

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 22,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly perished + cracked

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 17,595 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 17,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,252 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 FHV 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 SO09 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

SO09 FHV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is SO09 FHV safe to buy?

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