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MF09 UST

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,419 mi
Last recorded117,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 UST
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 117,419 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 117,419 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 99,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,094 miles

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,015 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2019 90,872 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 90,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,131 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 76,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,187 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rea bush debonding but not yet allowing excessive movement

Fail 16 Dec 2016 56,567 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 44% (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rea bush debonding but not yet allowing excessive movement

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,067 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough due to top suspension mount bearings (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2015 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough due to top suspension mount bearings (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,656 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 41,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,259 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 UST is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

MF09 UST is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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