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SP09 YOO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,029 mi
Last recorded121,029 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 YOO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,029 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear beam corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 120,969 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser mount ()

rear beam corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,252 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,776 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,294 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,294 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill the rest of the sill has been filled poorly along the lenth of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded, n/s sill corroded and full of filler, rear exhaust clamp missing, rear brake pipes and flexy ferrules corroded, front top strut mounts corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,962 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 97,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front and rear. (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front and rear. (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak sump pan. ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,365 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,106 miles

backbox corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 22,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

backbox corroded

front discs worn

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 YOO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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