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MT09 FWM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 FWM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,895 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,853 miles

rear axle rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,607 miles

AXLE RUSTY

Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,815 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 65,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,641 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,332 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,552 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,958 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 29,958 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 21,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,781 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 FWM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT09 FWM registered?

MT09 FWM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is MT09 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT09 FWM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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