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TIG 1601

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1601
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 58,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,513 miles

Nearside Handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 45,513 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 38,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,584 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 33,582 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

breather pipe not fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,983 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 32,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts/cracks

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,877 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,524 miles

Front tyre(s) bald on Shoulder(s)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 24,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front tyre(s) bald on Shoulder(s)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2013 15,193 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,193 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,640 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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TIG 1601 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TIG 1601, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIG 1601 registered?

TIG 1601 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is TIG 1601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 1601 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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