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EO09 SBU

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 SBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,147 miles

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

oil sump started to rust and leak

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,819 miles

temporary repair done to exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,808 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust not attached at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,720 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r sidelight dim

Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,138 miles

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

oil light flashing & level low & rattle noise

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,959 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

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 SBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EO09 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

EO09 SBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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