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EO09 RZS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,332 mi
Last recorded93,332 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 RZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 93,332 miles

Front Registration plate slightly broken, not likely to be miss-read

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Top mount slightly rough when turning

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 93,332 miles

Front Registration plate slightly broken, not likely to be miss-read

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Top mount slightly rough when turning

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 87,580 miles

advisory both front MacPherson structs top mounting rough in operation

advisory nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

advisory note both rear supports for handbrake brake cable broken corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 87,551 miles

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advisory both front MacPherson structs top mounting rough in operation

advisory nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

advisory note both rear supports for handbrake brake cable broken corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,337 miles

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

advise suspension components corrossion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 66,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise suspension components corrossion

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 59,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,550 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 35,520 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,840 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 31,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,118 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,497 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn badly on inner edge on legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,961 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre ( thread pattern)

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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EO09 RZS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO09 RZS, 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 EO09 RZS registered?

EO09 RZS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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