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SV09 WXC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,219 mi
Last recorded122,219 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,219 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 71,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 71,099 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 55,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 51,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 3 May 2018 51,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside components (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement replaced cap and locked it (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Pass 12 May 2017 45,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside hand brake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread no cord showing

Pass 4 May 2016 41,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,137 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,543 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 22,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WXC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

SV09 WXC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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