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E16 BJT

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,115 mi
Last recorded95,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 BJT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 91,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,521 miles

Front Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone back bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 rear shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 19 Jun 2019 80,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone back bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 rear shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 17 May 2018 72,914 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2018 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10%or under remaining (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,133 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 61,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,004 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,004 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,049 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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E16 BJT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E16 BJT, 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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E16 BJT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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