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2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SW09 AAV

SW09 AAV

2009 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 101,087 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2009 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
101,087 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 7 October 2025 at 101,087 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a failure in late September 2025 at 100,872 miles which paradoxically listed no specific defects, suggesting a potential administrative error or a minor item that was immediately rectified before the re-test. Since 2022, the car has maintained a flawless record without any advisories or mechanical failures. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,087 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 6,000 miles. The data shows a steady and predictable usage pattern, for example, 4,195 miles covered between September 2022 and September 2023, and another 2,941 miles in the following year. This low-intensity usage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though the age of the vehicle increases the risk of material degradation in rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related decay that the MOT does not always capture. Check specifically for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as Fiat 500s of this era are susceptible to rust over decades. Examine the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often sit for periods. While the history is clean, verify the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers to ensure the low mileage has not led to a lack of mechanical use.

SW09 AAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 101,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SW09 AAV Mileage History

  1. 14/09/202288,432 mi
  2. 15/09/202392,637 mi+4,205 mi
  3. 30/08/202495,578 mi+2,941 mi
  4. 22/09/2025100,872 mi+5,294 mi
  5. 07/10/2025101,087 mi+215 mi

Average of roughly 4,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW09 AAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 12:07
MOT Analysis

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 (SW09 AAV) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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