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SV09 SGU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,514 mi
Last recorded103,514 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 SGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 103,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 99,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 99,905 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,676 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 94,676 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,420 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,611 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partially displaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partially displced (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,728 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partially displaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partially displced (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,962 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,145 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 SGU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGU, 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 SV09 SGU registered?

SV09 SGU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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