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MK09 TZX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 TZX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,503 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,656 miles

park brake cable in poor condition

rear axle corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2023 89,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

park brake cable in poor condition

rear axle corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,975 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,776 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 78,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,749 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,749 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,289 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing very badly inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,778 miles

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

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brakes binding slightly

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhust deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,024 miles

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

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

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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MK09 TZX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

MK09 TZX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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