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CV09 HTE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 HTE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 103,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect macpherson strut (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 12 Feb 2026 103,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect macpherson strut (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,591 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower corrosion to n/s and o/s coil spring carriers

Fail 31 Jan 2025 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower corrosion to n/s and o/s coil spring carriers

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,806 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

areas of exhaust system deteriorating

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,298 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 71,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,335 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 65,335 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front day time bulb in op

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2018 59,769 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 59,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,852 miles

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,556 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake disc inner face pitting and corroding

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,275 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 31,914 miles

back box exhoust corroded

exhoust braked broken on front

front tyres becuming low on in side

Fail 7 May 2013 24,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box exhaust rusty

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 24,938 miles

back box exhaust rusty

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 18,366 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 18,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust system corroded

slight judder from front brakes and corrosion on inner side of discs

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 HTE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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