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EA09 LNZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,705 mi
Last recorded112,705 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 LNZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 112,705 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 112,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold (broken studs) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald, 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold (broken studs) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald, 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 98,441 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 86,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side rear bump stop insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2022 74,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 64,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,961 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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 60,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,165 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 41,194 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 41,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,183 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn low, close to the limit!

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,889 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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EA09 LNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA09 LNZ, 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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EA09 LNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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