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MJ09 HCV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 HCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 48,902 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 48,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,965 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 46,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,124 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 45,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,925 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,903 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 43,901 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,752 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch peddle has movement

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,957 miles

both front brake discs worn pads low

both rear tyres cracking in treads

o/s rear bump stop adrift

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,957 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn pads low

both rear tyres cracking in treads

o/s rear bump stop adrift

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,155 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s hand brake cable bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,995 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 21,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,523 miles

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

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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MJ09 HCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ09 HCV, 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 MJ09 HCV registered?

MJ09 HCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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