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L500 EJT

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 EJT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,681 miles

Front DRL's not working

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 100,679 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Front DRL's not working

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,738 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,665 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,938 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,606 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 68,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,312 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 63,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,942 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2017 56,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,007 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 51,007 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,548 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 27,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L500 EJT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L500 EJT, 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 L500 EJT registered?

L500 EJT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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