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VN09 EUJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,109 mi
Last recorded69,109 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 EUJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,109 miles

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

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

Rear axle surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 67,571 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,381 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 63,381 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 57,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 57,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 53,053 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2018 47,150 miles

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

Nearside Front upper strut attachment worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,496 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 43,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,429 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both /due to age (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,002 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,788 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 29,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,589 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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VN09 EUJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN09 EUJ, 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 VN09 EUJ registered?

VN09 EUJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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