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G16 MEF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 MEF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 52,105 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,196 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,997 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 44,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,928 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,674 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 31,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear boot lock intermittent requires attention

Pass 13 Aug 2020 27,386 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 27,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 17,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,887 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,133 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 10,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,001 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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G16 MEF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G16 MEF, 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 G16 MEF registered?

G16 MEF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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