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SV09 RXY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,570 mi
Last recorded83,570 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 RXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

vertical movement both sides front top strut mounts when car jacked up

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,241 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 83,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 82,727 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 82,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 82,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Check wipers once repaired (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop is loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,085 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 71,082 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,773 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 64,772 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction light on dash (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 35,753 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Fail 1 May 2018 35,750 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Pass 30 May 2017 33,556 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,742 miles

drivers door handle broke but still opens door

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air intake pipe insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air intake pipe insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,046 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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SV09 RXY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV09 RXY, 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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SV09 RXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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