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MT09 ENV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,352 mi
Last recorded91,352 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 ENV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 91,352 miles

Rear axle /spring mounts corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 85,620 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,146 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 75,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 63,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

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

passenger airbag light on dash

tailgate opens but handle is stiff

Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,703 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 58,698 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure front clamp missing\defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,377 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 42,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,976 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 33,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

the front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,344 miles

airbag light illuminated

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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MT09 ENV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT09 ENV, 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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MT09 ENV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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