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SW09 AAE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 AAE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,911 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 82,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear noise from drum

drivers door handle insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,622 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,735 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded

exhaust rear clamp missing

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,539 miles

exhaust tail box skin peeling and clamp corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,539 miles

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

exhaust tail box skin peeling and clamp corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,110 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 65,110 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,165 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 May 2013 30,165 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 20,213 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)

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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SW09 AAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SW09 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW09 AAE registered?

SW09 AAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is SW09 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 AAE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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