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MK09 TZH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,601 mi
Last recorded100,601 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 100,601 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 97,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 97,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,481 miles

Exhaust system corroded .

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,923 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,927 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hand break

Fail 29 Jan 2021 78,922 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,003 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 68,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,924 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 61,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 552,113 miles

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 55,213 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,706 miles

both front brake discs lipped and pads very low strong advise

both front tyres getting low in tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,168 miles

rear exhaust deteriarated

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,988 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 TZH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TZH, 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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MK09 TZH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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