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CY09 FFR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 FFR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 126,697 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 121,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,379 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2023 115,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint, emissions ok (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside, operating as intended (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 111,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,677 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,168 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 92,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,303 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,472 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,472 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,794 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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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CY09 FFR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY09 FFR, 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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What year was CY09 FFR registered?

CY09 FFR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is CY09 FFR safe to buy?

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