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EY09 UKE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 UKE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bump stops defective

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bump stops defective

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bump stops defective

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 117,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bump stops defective

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,927 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear bump stops defective

Fail 16 Sep 2022 114,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear bump stops defective

Pass 9 Sep 2021 173,693 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 173,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush, detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,191 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle insecure but operational (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle insecure but operational (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 105,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle insecure but operational (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle insecure but operational (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,907 miles

cooling fan staying on

engine oil level very low

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge

signs of a coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,477 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,477 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,224 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,153 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 27 Dec 2013 54,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 54,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,196 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,486 miles

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 UKE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EY09 UKE, 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 UKE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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