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MF09 TXV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 38,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 37,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 37,770 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,927 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORORDED

Nearside Front DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING IN GEARBOX

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 35,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORORDED

Nearside Front DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING IN GEARBOX

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,243 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension bed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,390 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension bed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall deteriorating-keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 34,372 miles

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

Extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension bed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall deteriorating-keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,721 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 31,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 30,815 miles

Covers over wheel arches prevent a complete visual check

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin May need replacing in about 3000 miles.May also need discs and/or calipers as they are binding slightly and discs are discoloured (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Service history not known and timing belt replacement is 72000 miles or 5 years old

Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,287 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 22,345 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 22,345 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,416 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 20,416 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,808 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 TXV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 MF09 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

MF09 TXV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is MF09 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 TXV 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.

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