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TH09 MLH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,337 mi
Last recorded35,337 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH09 MLH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 35,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre perished but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box slightly leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 35,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF tyre perished down to cords within tread (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre perished but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box slightly leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 34,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 34,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 34,269 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 34,269 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 32,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 32,265 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 32,261 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,876 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side /inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,263 miles

exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 31,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush parted from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,333 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 30,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,900 miles

Front tyres perrished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 28,895 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front tyres perrished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,563 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack slightly on sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,690 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,021 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,730 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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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TH09 MLH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TH09 MLH, 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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TH09 MLH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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