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2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration72843
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,811 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Pass 5 Nov 2023 76,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,468 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body work damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body work damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,845 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2021 56,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,947 miles

Front Upper top mounts slight lift

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil spring s corroded

Rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,595 miles

Front oil leak engine

Front radiator slight leak

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear coil springs corroded

Rear tail pipe very corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 45,595 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front oil leak engine

Front radiator slight leak

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear coil springs corroded

Rear tail pipe very corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,857 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 40,822 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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72843 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 72843, 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 72843 registered?

72843 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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