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EJ09 XFF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 69,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 67,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 67,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 65,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 62,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,572 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,944 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

rear exhaust box and joint clamp corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 54,944 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

rear exhaust box and joint clamp corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,483 miles

Exhaust system corroded throughout

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 41,899 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached inadequate repair, incorrect bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrect bolt used, inadequate repair (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,872 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 XFF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

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

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