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EJ09 TLV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 TLV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,686 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2020 98,913 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front lower headlamp unit security poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust contacting body/nearside rear coil spring

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 19 Dec 2020 98,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front lower headlamp unit security poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust contacting body/nearside rear coil spring

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,504 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 82,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,441 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 TLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ09 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

EJ09 TLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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