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MF09 TXT

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,904 mi
Last recorded75,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 TXT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,267 miles

o/s/r shock top mount worn

Fail 23 Jun 2018 71,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/r shock top mount worn

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,368 miles

Coolant leak Radiator at front - large pink stain. ()

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

Rear Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 66,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak Radiator at front - large pink stain. ()

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

Rear Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,973 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,905 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 TXT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TXT, 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 MF09 TXT registered?

MF09 TXT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is MF09 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 TXT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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