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ML09 TPZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 TPZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 65,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 63,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,865 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective Catalytic converter support bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust flexible section poor condition

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking in tread and sidewalls

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,776 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 46,776 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer shell corrode and holed

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,386 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 41,029 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 41,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 38,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 38,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 37,296 miles

Coolant level low and slight leak on radiator

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 May 2017 37,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low and slight leak on radiator

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 36,879 miles

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 36,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top Bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top Bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 33,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2014 27,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,375 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,929 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 TPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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