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MT09 PHV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,097 mi
Last recorded105,097 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 PHV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

REAR AXLE corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 105,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs HEAVILY corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also heavily deteriorated at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread,worn to ZERO on inner edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp and position lamp units slightly loose

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer handbrake cable casing damaged/swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort noted

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle HEAVILY corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play/wear noted in both front top suspension mountings with suspension free hanging

undertrays covering brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,674 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, not seriously waekened

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 102,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, not seriously waekened

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,884 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,884 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 98,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,180 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 94,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,743 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,743 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,116 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,809 miles

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

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

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Damage to front and N/S front of vehicle.

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

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

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,242 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,391 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 15,391 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,051 miles

Front Discs Inner Face Flaking off Disc on Outer Edges

Fail 5 Jul 2012 12,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Discs Inner Face Flaking off Disc on Outer Edges

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 PHV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 July 2009.

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