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SV09 TKX

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,038 mi
Last recorded63,038 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 TKX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 63,038 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 63,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 kumho (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,028 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,472 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 54,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,342 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 51,342 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,820 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 45,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 43,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,299 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 39,299 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 34,567 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,695 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

boot release handle intermittantly not working but able to open boot with key

offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,347 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 24,347 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,676 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 TKX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

SV09 TKX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is SV09 TKX safe to buy?

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