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E29 CHL

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 CHL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025
Fail 20 Jun 2025

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024
Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,105 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 70,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

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

One of two number plate lights inop

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ( 1.6 limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hand brake outer covers broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,396 miles

Offside Front Brake dragging

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm ( 1.6 limit) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 33,875 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads slightly worn on inside edges

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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E29 CHL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E29 CHL, 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 E29 CHL registered?

E29 CHL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is E29 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E29 CHL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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