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M26 MED

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 MED
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 98,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded attention may be required in future (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded attention may be required in future (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush may require attention in future (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush may require attention in future (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 94,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded attention may be required in future (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded attention may be required in future (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush may require attention in future (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush may require attention in future (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,174 miles

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

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

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

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

deterioration rear exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,953 miles

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

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

deterioration and corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside DRL bulb inop

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin exhaust showing signs of wear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,681 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front strut top monting securing washer full of water and coroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 19,401 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 19,401 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M26 MED is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M26 MED, 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 M26 MED registered?

M26 MED is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is M26 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 MED shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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