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ML09 MXZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,369 mi
Last recorded47,369 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 47,369 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 46,334 miles

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

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 44,379 miles

Nearside Front head light slight lose

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2024 44,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head light slight lose

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2023 40,270 miles

Central Front number plate split

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 40,270 miles

Central Front number plate split

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 37,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 32,666 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Fail 17 Jun 2019 19,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Pass 5 Jul 2018 16,172 miles

back box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 9,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,853 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 7,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 6,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 5,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 4,252 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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ML09 MXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXZ, 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 ML09 MXZ registered?

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

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