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VO09 SCV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 SCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 120,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 120,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 119,498 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 118,113 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension area, frame, springs, and others components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 115,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2022 111,472 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2022 111,472 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,002 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,315 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,158 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 94,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

handbrake cable support bracket broken n/s

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish in tread area..

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,176 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,774 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,539 miles

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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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VO09 SCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VO09 SCV, 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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VO09 SCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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