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J5 AAE

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,365 mi
Last recorded48,365 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 AAE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,365 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,976 miles

Nearside Front Top suspension bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,716 miles

ADVISE-Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,192 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to aftermarket HID kit fitted ( no projectors in lamps ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to aftermarket HID kit fitted ( no projectors in lamps ) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 41,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,522 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,885 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 32,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 16,263 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 9,973 miles

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

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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J5 AAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J5 AAE, 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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J5 AAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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