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ST09 XVH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 XVH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 110,272 miles

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

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

boot wont open gained access through rear seats

Fail 22 May 2020 110,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

boot wont open gained access through rear seats

Pass 24 May 2019 104,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 24 May 2019 104,527 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 May 2018 99,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 95,114 miles

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

exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,375 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,375 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust front bracket excessivly corroded

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s/r tyre split

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs becoming worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 81,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box corroding and clamp missing

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,276 miles

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,277 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,277 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)

nearside outer park brake cable ckacked.

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 XVH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

ST09 XVH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 August 2009.

Is ST09 XVH safe to buy?

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