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223 FHT

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,396 mi
Last recorded39,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration223 FHT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 39,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 37,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 35,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 33,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 30,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,163 miles

Backbox deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2020 28,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backbox deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 18,274 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 16,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 13,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2013 11,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 10,100 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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223 FHT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 223 FHT, 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 223 FHT registered?

223 FHT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is 223 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 223 FHT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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