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FN09 MTE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,494 mi
Last recorded64,494 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 MTE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 64,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,170 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section of subframe corroded and rear axle corrodrd (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 38,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,764 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s &n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer outer skin corroding and peeling off.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,453 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 11,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 11,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 6,901 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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FN09 MTE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FN09 MTE, 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 FN09 MTE registered?

FN09 MTE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is FN09 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 MTE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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