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EK09 HFA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,692 mi
Last recorded74,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 HFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 74,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 72,841 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2024 69,524 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bodywork damage n/s

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2023 65,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bodywork damage n/s

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 61,806 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE NOT TO EXCESS

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

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

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger door damaged but can still be opened/secured

Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 49,834 miles

exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Fail 16 Nov 2019 49,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 27 Nov 2018 48,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily split on the outer wall to tread

Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily split on the outer wall to tread

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,197 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre split on the outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,398 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,589 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 HFA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK09 HFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK09 HFA registered?

EK09 HFA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is EK09 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 HFA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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