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SV09 SDX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,652 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 113,651 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 113,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,437 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 104,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached PLASTIC INNER WING (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F COIL SPRING NOT SEATING PROPERLY AT BOTTOM

O/S/F PLASTIC INNER WING LOOSE

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,648 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 99,648 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged SPLIT AND FRAYING (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,066 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,582 miles

3rd stop light not working

Exhaust mounting defective broke off front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside top mounting broke off headlight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,507 miles

3rd brake lamp inop

n/s/f lamp (in bumper) insecure

n/s/f shocker slightly damp/misting

n/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

rear wiper blade torn

small chip, n/s front screen

Fail 18 Aug 2018 75,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split and blowing, front and rear clamps missing, back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

3rd brake lamp inop

exhaust cat pipe bracket broken off (still secure)

n/s/f lamp (in bumper) insecure

n/s/f shocker slightly damp/misting

n/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

rear wiper blade torn

small chip, n/s front screen

Pass 28 Aug 2017 66,476 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 66,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,092 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,084 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,864 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 41,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,526 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,671 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 18,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wiper balde torn at edges but still clearing screen

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 SDX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 SV09 SDX, 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 SDX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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