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M500 TMG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,665 mi
Last recorded143,665 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 TMG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 143,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 139,314 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 139,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 132,508 miles

Rear handbrake mounting brackets broken but still secure

Fail 9 Oct 2023 132,393 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake mounting brackets broken but still secure

Pass 11 Oct 2022 122,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,821 miles

Exhaust system and support brackets showing signs of deterioration

O/S and N/S rear brake pipe/flexable hose support brackets damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 78,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,090 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

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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M500 TMG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M500 TMG, 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 M500 TMG registered?

M500 TMG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is M500 TMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 TMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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