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VE09 EMJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,967 mi
Last recorded143,967 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 EMJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,967 miles

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

Hand brake has no reserve travel

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "Top mount" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 141,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 141,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 131,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,195 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,782 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,782 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,133 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,325 miles

boot full on inspection

minor oil leak

minor uneven tyre wear

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,663 miles

front discs lipped

n/s/f shock damp

rear tyres starting to step

sunstrip on vehicle

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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VE09 EMJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE09 EMJ, 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 VE09 EMJ registered?

VE09 EMJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is VE09 EMJ safe to buy?

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