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EA09 VUW

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,218 mi
Last recorded42,218 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VUW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 42,218 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 42,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 41,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 40,925 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 39,841 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 39,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 37,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 36,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 35,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 34,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,499 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,943 miles

exhaust backbox outer shell is starting to corroded and fall apart (not blowing)

nearside front tyres has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre is cracking but no cords showing

offside rear tyre is cracking but no cords showing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 19,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox outer shell is starting to corroded and fall apart (not blowing)

nearside front tyres has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre is cracking but no cords showing

offside rear tyre is cracking but no cords showing

Pass 14 May 2013 23,406 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front registration plate cracked

front wiper blades starting to split

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 15,780 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 VUW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA09 VUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA09 VUW registered?

EA09 VUW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is EA09 VUW safe to buy?

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