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E4 PAJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,656 mi
Last recorded54,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 PAJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 54,656 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint and rear backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,697 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 Springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S/Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure but enclosed within spring

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S & N/S Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer has corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,545 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S & N/S Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 48,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise early attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S & N/S Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 46,280 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,487 miles

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

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

Offside outer door handle broken, still functioning as intended

Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 39,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres badly perished/cracked

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Fail 16 Jan 2018 36,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres badly perished/cracked

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,381 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,063 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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E4 PAJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 E4 PAJ, 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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E4 PAJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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