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T9 STR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,785 mi
Last recorded40,785 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 STR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 40,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has been repaired close to rear silencer with silicone (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 40,397 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 40,397 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side ( close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 39,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 38,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 36,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,504 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,742 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 27,190 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Unable to check rear wheel bearings, rear brakes binding.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,155 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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T9 STR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 T9 STR, 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 T9 STR registered?

T9 STR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is T9 STR safe to buy?

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