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EY09 UMW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 UMW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front nsf wheel arch fouling on coil spring

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

rear exhaust back box very rusty outer skin rusted threw

Fail 16 Mar 2026 61,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on central mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front can here pump (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear multiple cuts with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front nsf wheel arch fouling on coil spring

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

osf daytime running light out

rear exhaust back box very rusty outer skin rusted threw

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,895 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have multiple cuts (recommend change) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

rear exhaust back box very rusty rusted threw outer skin

Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (can here pump) (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have multiple cuts (recommend change) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

rear exhaust back box very rusty rusted threw outer skin

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,263 miles

Nearside Front washer jet faulty but still suplies enough washer fluid

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded inc rear brake ferralls

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, inner and outer shoulder wear (inner wear near excessive) and cracking at junction of wall and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch guard fouling coil spring (corrected)

Nearside Front washer jet pattern odd, suggest jet nozzle is faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, inner and outer shoulder wear and cracking at junction of wall and tread near excess (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken (where rear box joins centre pipe)

rear wiper blade worn out/split

Fail 26 Oct 2021 55,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, inner and outer shoulder wear (inner wear near excessive) and cracking at junction of wall and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch guard fouling coil spring (corrected)

Nearside Front washer jet pattern odd, suggest jet nozzle is faulty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, inner and outer shoulder wear and cracking at junction of wall and tread near excess (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken (where rear box joins centre pipe)

rear wiper blade worn out/split

Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,123 miles

Nearside Rear outer alloy wheel rim damaged/gouged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daylight running lamp not working

radiator shows signs of dried coolant at seams but no obvious leak at time of test

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 46,123 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working, out of fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear outer alloy wheel rim damaged/gouged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daylight running lamp not working

radiator shows signs of dried coolant at seams but no obvious leak at time of test

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,063 miles

Coolant leak minor - from radiator @ seam ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front daylight running lamp not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,063 miles

Coolant leak minor - from radiator @ seam ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front daylight running lamp not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,766 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 13,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s handbrake cable outer sheath split

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,928 miles

heavy corrsion to inner brake discs. n/s hand brake cable plit. play in osf top suspesion mount.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,866 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 UMW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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