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MT09 VMD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,133 mi
Last recorded54,133 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 54,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 52,701 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,680 miles

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly deteriorated

rear axle very rusty

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,146 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly deteriorated

rear axle very rusty

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,473 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

wiper parking slightly faulty

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,740 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,451 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,160 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,580 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,725 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VMD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

MT09 VMD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is MT09 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT09 VMD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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