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EJ09 TKY

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 TKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 105,255 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 105,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 96,290 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 91,224 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 87,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear back box corroded

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

Offside Front indicator when operated, battery and coolant light flashes on dash (electrical fault)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,951 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,688 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,140 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,749 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,087 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 41,716 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,716 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 29,975 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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EJ09 TKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ09 TKY, 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 EJ09 TKY registered?

EJ09 TKY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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