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SE09 MAC

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 MAC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,221 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 79,350 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective low on air ()

engine oil low

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,202 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,690 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 54,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 51,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 47,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 47,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) headlamp dipped beam staying on when on main beam (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,476 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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SE09 MAC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SE09 MAC, 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 SE09 MAC registered?

SE09 MAC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SE09 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE09 MAC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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