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EJ09 TSZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 TSZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 85,141 miles

Both front headlamps are starting to go cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,881 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 79,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,123 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 78,115 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,619 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 65,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 26,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 19,090 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,536 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 14,899 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,870 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 TSZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

EJ09 TSZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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