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EY09 OPT

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,466 mi
Last recorded140,466 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 OPT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 140,466 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 140,424 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 138,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy bearing noise on lock to lock check (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 138,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy bearing noise on lock to lock check (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,268 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,546 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,916 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,785 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,156 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,234 miles

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

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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EY09 OPT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EY09 OPT, 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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EY09 OPT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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