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MT08 MAE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,672 mi
Last recorded55,672 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 MAE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 55,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,039 miles

Both front top macPherson strut mounts have free play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,604 miles

Offside Front Macpherson top strut mount has slight free play

Rear Exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and split

Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount has slight movement

Fail 31 Aug 2021 41,955 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 Top strut mount has slight movement

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,390 miles

Nearside Front MacPherson strut top mount assembly has slight movement

Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and split

Pass 1 Sep 2018 37,665 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,674 miles

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Rear silencer is deteriorating.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 2 Sep 2017 32,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Rear silencer is deteriorating.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,789 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,097 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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MT08 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT08 MAE, 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 MT08 MAE registered?

MT08 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is MT08 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 MAE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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