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ML09 TPX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 92,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,988 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear body panel damaged

some dame to offside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 1 Feb 2019 78,988 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear body panel damaged

some dame to offside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 75,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 69,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,383 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,551 miles

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

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,136 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 TPX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

ML09 TPX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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