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URZ 8419

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURZ 8419
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 56,281 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 56,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 55,086 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,660 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Aug 2022 54,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high EXTREMELY HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,779 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2021 52,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,818 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Rear exhaust in an advance state of corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2020 51,818 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather pipe split (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp inoperative

Rear exhaust in an advance state of corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 44,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,550 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 35,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective hub nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective hub nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall of (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 30,777 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 30,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,266 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 25,263 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 25,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 22,383 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 22,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 18,251 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 15,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 15,575 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 11,717 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 11,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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URZ 8419 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 URZ 8419, 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 URZ 8419 registered?

URZ 8419 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 January 2009.

Is URZ 8419 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URZ 8419 shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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