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SX09 MBO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,670 mi
Last recorded86,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX09 MBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 86,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper strut mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall cut/damaged inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,052 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has vertical play relative to NS but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 80,742 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2024 80,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,571 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 78,566 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured offside front sub-frame reinforcement arm excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear light unit cracked

unable to open boot

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,065 miles

Offside Front Lower support bracket for front bumper mount

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,139 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,071 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rusty on insides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers are rusty.

slight play at o/s/f suspension top mount.

Fail 2 Jan 2020 65,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rusty on insides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers are rusty.

slight play at o/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,996 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

front exhaust bracket broken off of pipe

nearside front tyre has several cuts to outer sidewall

oil leak around sump

Fail 4 Jan 2019 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front shock absorbers corroded

front exhaust bracket broken off of pipe

nearside front tyre has several cuts to outer sidewall

oil leak around sump

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 53,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rusty (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 48,181 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

front tyres are wearing low

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake discs heavily worn on inner face

Fail 30 Dec 2016 48,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front shock absorbers corroded

front tyres are wearing low

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake discs heavily worn on inner face

Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,182 miles

A/C pipe/hose leaking

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust bracket broken, system is still secure

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,442 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 34,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust clamp missing.

exhaust deteriorating.

front brake discs slightly rusty.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,687 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SX09 MBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SX09 MBO, 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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SX09 MBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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