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G21 CEP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,683 mi
Last recorded97,683 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 CEP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,683 miles

DRLS Switched off

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Lamp unit insecure)(ON LIMIT

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 97,682 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

DRLS Switched off

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Lamp unit insecure)(ON LIMIT

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 83,346 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,975 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 66,975 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,637 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 50,637 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,288 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,733 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating

n/s windscreen wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 13,639 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres splitting on sidewall

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2015 13,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,507 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded especially rear silencer

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished to limits. No chords exposed but needs attention

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished to limits.No chords exposed but needs attention

Fail 13 May 2013 12,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 12,732 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 12,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 12,028 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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G21 CEP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G21 CEP, 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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G21 CEP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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