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MF09 TXE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 TXE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 121,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2025 119,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,392 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 116,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 114,145 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 114,144 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 114,128 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 101,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,844 miles

Nearside Door handle loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi/middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,976 miles

middle section of exhaust (flexi) starting to break

n/s/r brake hose mount has been repaired

o/s/f outer sill slight damage

Pass 24 Mar 2018 62,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake hose mount has been repaired

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

slight damage to o/s/f outer sill near jacking point

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted/lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

rear silencer casing corroded away

Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted/lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

rear silencer casing corroded away

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,278 miles

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rusty

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rusty

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rusty

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 45,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 39,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,816 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,871 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
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MF09 TXE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF09 TXE, 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 MF09 TXE registered?

MF09 TXE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is MF09 TXE safe to buy?

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