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MK09 UWS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,509 mi
Last recorded95,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UWS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 95,509 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 95,509 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,413 miles

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

park brake cables outer casings corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 93,413 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

park brake cables outer casings corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,017 miles

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

exhaust front section deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,602 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 90,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,024 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 81,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,641 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 61,337 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and slightly perished

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2015 61,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres close to limit and slightly perished

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,532 miles

nearside rear brake flexi bracket snapped

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2013 40,969 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,258 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 23,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brakes noisy

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 UWS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

MK09 UWS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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