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EK09 WXE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,129 mi
Last recorded93,129 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,129 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket pre flexi corroded/cracked but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Fail 21 May 2026 93,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Between catalytic converter and flexi joint bracket (entire exhaust system very corroded ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated *BOTH* N/S/F and N/S/R tyre(s) (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,437 miles

Coil spring corroded near side rear and off side rear corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play off side lower ball joint has wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition, clamp missing from centre to rear section

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,835 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition especially rear silencer and clamp missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,835 miles

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

Exhaust system in poor condition especially rear silencer and clamp missing.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished and affecting image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,900 miles

rear of exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,209 miles

rear of exhaust is corroded

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 22 Jun 2022 66,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Steering system excessively rough due to N/S/F top strut mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear of exhaust is corroded

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mount broken and cable tied up (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake mounting broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,605 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2019 50,605 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust rear box rusty - heated shield pealing

Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust rear box rusty - heated shield pealing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,291 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 38,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 21,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,218 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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EK09 WXE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

EK09 WXE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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