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VN09 SXF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,322 mi
Last recorded100,322 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 SXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 100,322 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 161,389 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024

Vehicle rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,368 miles

Clutch fluid below minimum mark

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 101,368 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch fluid below minimum mark

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,335 miles

rear axle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake only just passed advise repair or adjustment

Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake only just passed advise repair or adjustment

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 81,450 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,211 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 70,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,329 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,252 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 51,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 43,466 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f and rear wipers splitting

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,001 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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VN09 SXF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN09 SXF, 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 VN09 SXF registered?

VN09 SXF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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