CarVerify

Free Car Check

M18 PLU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 PLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 98,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,805 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 97,803 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 95,948 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 95,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,730 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 86,730 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door handle defective but still opens door

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,759 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 77,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to rear flexi hose slightly kinked

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,746 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 42,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 33,481 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 1 May 2014 33,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 May 2013 23,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,396 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M18 PLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M18 PLU, 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

How do I check the history of M18 PLU?

You can check the full history of M18 PLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M18 PLU registered?

M18 PLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is M18 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 PLU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M18 PLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M18 PLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.