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CV09 HTC

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,973 mi
Last recorded76,973 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 HTC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 76,973 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust emitting white smoke during idle and acceleration

Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing damaged missing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,689 miles

Advise outer shock cover corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 73,689 miles

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

Advise outer shock cover corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear parking brake performance poor. Overall performance just acceptable.

Fail 26 Oct 2022 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 68,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 50,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,420 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,420 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 42,777 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2016 36,363 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 36,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

The engine breather pipe is split

The offside rear tyre is wearing low

The rear exhaust is corroded

The rear subframe is slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 25,162 miles

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 25,162 miles

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 May 2013 20,125 miles

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

The rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 20,125 miles

The rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 14,916 miles

Both front tyres are worn towards the wear indicators

Slight corrosion rear exhaust

The front brake pads are approx 70% worn

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 HTC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HTC, 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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CV09 HTC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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