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ML09 RCV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 RCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened retaining washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 49,478 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened retaining washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 47,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp knocked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear silencer breaking up from inside

Fail 10 Sep 2022 45,352 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp knocked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer breaking up from inside

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,330 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 42,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 39,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,191 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 34,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,718 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,341 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 29,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose and pipe bracket excessively corroded (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,018 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 24,017 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 21,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,571 miles

Cam cover breather hose is split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 18,571 miles

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

Cam cover breather hose is split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,580 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 12,580 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 RCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ML09 RCV, 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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ML09 RCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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