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MJ09 UCF

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 UCF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,484 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 77,246 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak around overflow tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Signs of coolant leak. Coolant low. ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,744 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 44,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 44,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 14,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UCF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UCF, 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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MJ09 UCF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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