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SW09 AAU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,342 mi
Last recorded86,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 AAU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,342 miles

Nearside Front passenger outer door handle coming away from door

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 86,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger outer door handle coming away from door

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 77,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,263 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,059 miles

exhaust system has slight deteriortion of rear section

slight corrosion of front discs

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,342 miles

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

exhaust tailbox outer skin peeling

oil/service light flashing

Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

exhaust tailbox outer skin peeling

oil/service light flashing

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 AAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AAU, 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 AAU registered?

SW09 AAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SW09 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 AAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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