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SV09 XVL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 110,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 110,244 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 107,160 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,312 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,048 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,449 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,479 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,375 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,706 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 XVL 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 76.5%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

SV09 XVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is SV09 XVL safe to buy?

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