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J111 ETK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,626 mi
Last recorded43,626 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 ETK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 43,626 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,687 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 41,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 41,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,581 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s top shock washer is very rusty (rotten ) replace asap !

f/n/s tyre is perished

front brake pads appear low 85%

front shock at mounting nut are very rusty esp n/s

both rear tyres are Badly perished (2009 tyres) replace ASAP !

Fail 27 Oct 2022 37,581 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s top shock washer is very rusty (rotten ) replace asap !

f/n/s tyre is perished

front brake pads appear low 85%

front shock at mounting nut are very rusty esp n/s

both rear tyres are Badly perished (2009 tyres) replace ASAP !

Pass 21 Oct 2021 34,394 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,277 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,809 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 28,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH ! (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre feathering on edges (low tread)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,157 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,091 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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J111 ETK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J111 ETK, 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 J111 ETK registered?

J111 ETK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is J111 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 ETK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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