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EJ57 XLG

2007 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,854 mi
Last recorded177,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat 50060,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XLG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 177,854 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 177,852 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers do not return to rest position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure Bulb also discoloured (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 174,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 170,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 165,875 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 165,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 165,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 161,830 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 157,066 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 151,863 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 151,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 145,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 137,388 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,881 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 118,858 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 100,019 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 80,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,337 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,848 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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EJ57 XLG is a 2007 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,956 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 EJ57 XLG, 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 19 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ57 XLG registered?

EJ57 XLG is a 2007 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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