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EK09 FFV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,490 mi
Last recorded120,490 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 FFV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,790 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 108,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,661 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 92,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,646 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread and on outer sidewalls.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both rear tyres cracking between tread and on outer sidewalls.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,908 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,573 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,550 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,611 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 23,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EK09 FFV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK09 FFV, 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 EK09 FFV registered?

EK09 FFV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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