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EL08 MAJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,286 mi
Last recorded132,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL08 MAJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 132,286 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 132,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 103,511 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 103,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,653 miles

Corrosion to rear axle coil spring mounts

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 102,653 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear axle coil spring mounts

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,568 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

advise rear axel coil spring mounts corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

advise rear axel coil spring mounts corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 90,349 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,758 miles

Coolant leak

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Rear handbrake clamp broken

Offside Rear handbrake clamp broken

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension washer rusted

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

Offside Front Upper suspension washer rusty

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,176 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper suspension washer rusted

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

Offside Front Upper suspension washer rusty

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 54,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,576 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusting

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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EL08 MAJ 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 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 EL08 MAJ, 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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EL08 MAJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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