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MT09 VNG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2026

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between flexi and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 57,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,963 miles

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 6 years & badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 55,963 miles

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 6 years & badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,971 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable bracket corroded & insecure but not affecting operation

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Both tyres starting to perish & crack

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,467 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 50,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose / parking brake cable mount corroded but hose / cable not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front wing damaged

Rear BOTH rear tyres 10 years old

Rear exhaust silencer & clamp corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,544 miles

BOTH rear tyres 9 years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 40,261 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,201 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,680 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,430 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,804 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 VNG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

MT09 VNG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is MT09 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT09 VNG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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