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CY09 EBO

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,477 mi
Last recorded56,477 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 EBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 56,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 52,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,353 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 39,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,219 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 25,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,678 miles

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

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

boot switch not working but can gain access using the key

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,114 miles

Rear boot only opens with key fob

Fail 11 Apr 2017 21,114 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear boot only opens with key fob

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,835 miles

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,181 miles

both front tyres inner/outer edges 2mm

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CY09 EBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CY09 EBO, 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 CY09 EBO registered?

CY09 EBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 May 2009.

Is CY09 EBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY09 EBO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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