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JAN 729W

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,192 mi
Last recorded32,192 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 729W
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 32,192 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 30,328 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 28,445 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 26,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 26,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 25,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,922 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 23,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 22,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 20,397 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 17,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 15,074 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,510 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 12,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,471 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2013 13,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 13,392 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 10,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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JAN 729W is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JAN 729W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAN 729W registered?

JAN 729W is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is JAN 729W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAN 729W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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