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ML09 BYK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,277 mi
Last recorded58,277 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BYK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,277 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,165 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 55,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 52,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,396 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,398 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 46,376 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,968 miles

rear axle showing corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2021 43,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside daytime driving light not working

rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,257 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 42,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 39,805 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,421 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,055 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 24,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,244 miles

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

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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ML09 BYK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML09 BYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML09 BYK registered?

ML09 BYK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is ML09 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 BYK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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