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T18 TRX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,389 mi
Last recorded39,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 TRX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 39,389 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,692 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED .

Pass 1 May 2024 37,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 36,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,854 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 35,854 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 35,199 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 30,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,247 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 24,247 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,155 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 16,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 10,422 miles

slight side wall damage to n/s/f 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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T18 TRX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T18 TRX, 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 T18 TRX registered?

T18 TRX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 January 2009.

Is T18 TRX safe to buy?

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