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EO09 XGL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 XGL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,118 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,464 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,824 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 67,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 58,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edges and o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2019 58,454 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edges and o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,327 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,327 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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 14 Apr 2016 38,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,499 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,552 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 25,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 brakes noisy

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 XGL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

EO09 XGL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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