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SE09 MTK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,316 mi
Last recorded130,316 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 MTK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 130,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 130,313 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in several positions around spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in several positions around spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in several positions around spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in several positions around spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle assembly including rear shock absorber casings heavy surface corrosion occurring

Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,612 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 123,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,360 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 111,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,998 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 104,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,575 miles

Rear indicators faded

Slight binding at offside rear brake

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,957 miles

slight leak on near side front suspension leg

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,119 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Dampness to nearside front and offside rear shock absorbers.

Front exhaust mount corroded and thin.

Offside rear handbrake reading low.

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,922 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,217 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,329 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 MTK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MTK, 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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SE09 MTK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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