2009 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · SP04 ABY
2009 Fiat 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 78,807 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP04 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP04 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Fiat 500 (SP04 ABY) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 34 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SP04 ABY Mileage History
- 19/01/202276,435 mi
- 28/03/202378,310 mi+1,875 mi
- 25/03/202478,807 mi+497 mi
Average of roughly 1,088 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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