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SP09 TZC

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 TZC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,783 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 63,959 miles

Entire Underside of Vehicle UnderSealed

Fail 29 Mar 2023 63,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened x member out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened x member out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns /os corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns os corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,117 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 56,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 48,875 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 48,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 44,272 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 44,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 39,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 35,750 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded but not blowing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear parking brake on minimum efficiency but locked on 2 wheels

Pass 8 May 2015 31,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,167 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 25,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,929 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust condition

winter tyres fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,798 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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SP09 TZC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SP09 TZC, 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 SP09 TZC registered?

SP09 TZC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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