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ST09 MKU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 MKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox loose

Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,668 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,327 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 58,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,464 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 33,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 33,209 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,910 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,651 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 23,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 19,061 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2014 19,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 13,011 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 13,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 9,292 miles

Nail in nearside 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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ST09 MKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST09 MKU, 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 ST09 MKU registered?

ST09 MKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is ST09 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 MKU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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