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EA09 VUX

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,972 mi
Last recorded147,972 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VUX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,972 miles

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

Rear Rear of vehicle has been undersealed

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 147,954 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear of vehicle has been undersealed

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 145,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 138,519 miles

Offside Rear parking low effort

Pass 25 Apr 2023 135,989 miles

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

Windscreen, small chip, not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 4 Jun 2022 128,344 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 128,344 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 121,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 12 Jun 2020 119,021 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,601 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,171 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,022 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake cable outer casing broken

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

o/s handbrake cable outer casing broken

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 46,140 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 46,140 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 37,909 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 27,615 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 VUX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 VUX, 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 EA09 VUX registered?

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

Is EA09 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 VUX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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