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MK09 TYH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 TYH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 96,496 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,682 miles

Front pads low and disc's pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 91,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front pads low and disc's pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,161 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,344 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 83,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,779 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 75,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,688 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 67,337 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

Fail 24 Feb 2017 57,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,756 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear exhaust clap corroded not supporting exhaust.

back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear exhaust clap corroded not supporting exhaust.

back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

osr handbrake outer casing split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,212 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded on outer skin

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,650 miles

outer casing on both handbrake cables split

Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

outer casing on both handbrake cables split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,928 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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MK09 TYH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK09 TYH, 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 MK09 TYH registered?

MK09 TYH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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