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FE09 UDB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 UDB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 102,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 91,743 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,206 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all way round inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Heavy Splitting to inner tyre side wall, Very Poor, No cord's see time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,583 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,908 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 70,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,242 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 58,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,022 miles

Oil leak ()

both front top strut mounts have play

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,844 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 36,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,619 miles

oil light flashing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,613 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil light flashing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,159 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,956 miles

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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FE09 UDB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 FE09 UDB, 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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FE09 UDB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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