CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT09 PHY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,307 mi
Last recorded50,307 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer box corroded outer skin

Pass 7 May 2025 39,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mounting slight movement.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 37,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mounting slight movement.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,833 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush showing signs of wearing

Offside Front lower arm rear bush showing signs of wearing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 20,012 miles

Corrosion on exhaust back box

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,839 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,922 miles

exhaust rear deteriorated

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,098 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT09 PHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PHY, 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

How do I check the history of MT09 PHY?

You can check the full history of MT09 PHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT09 PHY registered?

MT09 PHY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is MT09 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT09 PHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT09 PHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT09 PHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.