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ST09 ABF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,642 mi
Last recorded77,642 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 ABF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,296 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 63,142 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,353 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,460 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,222 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,671 miles

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

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

clutch pedal has play

Fail 29 Jul 2017 55,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

clutch pedal has play

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,525 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 50,525 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)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2015 46,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 46,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,277 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

near side rear tyre cracking and small cuts in tread and two nails in tread.

off side rear tyre light cracking.

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to tred

offside rear tyre has light cracking to sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,747 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 38,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,903 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,243 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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ST09 ABF 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 63.6%.

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 ST09 ABF, 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 ST09 ABF registered?

ST09 ABF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 April 2009.

Is ST09 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 ABF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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