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EWV 2

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 2
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 42,742 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Upper steering column joint knocking

Fail 26 Jan 2026 42,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Upper steering column joint knocking

Pass 15 Jan 2025 40,971 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Slight knock from upper joint in steering column

Pass 1 Feb 2024 39,434 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Steering column knocking

Fail 8 Mar 2023 37,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap, not sealing properly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Steering column knocking

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,205 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush/mount worn - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 36,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine coolant level low

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush/mount worn - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,194 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

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

Rear exhaust box deteroiated

Steering very notchy

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,383 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,918 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 19,918 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,714 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,074 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 10,074 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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EWV 2 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 EWV 2, 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 EWV 2 registered?

EWV 2 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is EWV 2 safe to buy?

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