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FT09 MWK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,204 mi
Last recorded54,204 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 MWK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,216 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 51,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring lower mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,180 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 45,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,285 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 45,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,321 miles

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

Rear Tail box slight blow

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 36,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s handbrake cable brackets broken

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,770 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 32,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged axle mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,031 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,859 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

engine breather pipe split

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jul 2014 22,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FT09 MWK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FT09 MWK, 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 FT09 MWK registered?

FT09 MWK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is FT09 MWK safe to buy?

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