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WN09 SXM

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,889 mi
Last recorded119,889 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 SXM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 119,889 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 119,832 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,738 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mounting deteriorated

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount deteriorated

both front day running lights not working

Fail 1 Sep 2023 108,738 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mounting deteriorated

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount deteriorated

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

both front day running lights not working

Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,549 miles

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 102,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but no dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but no dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 95,971 miles

Emissions not tested oil seriously overfilled (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2x blow, flexi worn flat from contact with ground and blowing. Front Mid to Rear Mid join also blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose cover fell off when went over rolling road and wheel nut also fell out (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front mid to rear mid pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but no dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but no dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 93,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,971 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside & nearside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,064 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 82,026 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,766 miles

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

Offside door handle broken

warning lights on dash

Fail 16 Sep 2017 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside door handle broken

warning lights on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush worn

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,279 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush worn

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,614 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre been run flat

oil light on

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre been run flat

oil light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WN09 SXM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WN09 SXM, 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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WN09 SXM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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