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MT09 FWL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,611 mi
Last recorded108,611 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 FWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,746 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Nov 2023 92,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,006 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,503 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,503 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle at spring location point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 85,530 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 85,530 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,892 miles

Front exhaust bracket to g/box corroded

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

Rear silencer outer peeling

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,492 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,900 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,129 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,108 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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MT09 FWL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT09 FWL, 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 MT09 FWL registered?

MT09 FWL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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