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CV09 FMD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FMD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 53,449 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,903 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 51,881 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,110 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 50,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,511 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 48,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 44,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,425 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exchaurst corroded and slight leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both handbrake outer casing split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,998 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,303 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 18,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,324 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 12,248 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CV09 FMD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV09 FMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV09 FMD registered?

CV09 FMD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is CV09 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 FMD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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