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EA09 VXF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,002 mi
Last recorded48,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 48,002 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 48,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,388 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 44,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2024 44,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam axle/coil spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,295 miles

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

advisory rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,875 miles

advisory some suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,051 miles

advisory some suspension components corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,388 miles

advisory rear suspension components corrosion axle beam

Fail 12 Jul 2019 36,388 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear inner sidewall and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advisory rear suspension components corrosion axle beam

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,689 miles

advisory both rear shock absorbers upper bushs worn movemment

advisory rear suspension components corrosion axle beam

Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,222 miles

front flexi join broken but not blowing

rear back box outer skin deteroaited

rear shock asorber bushes perished & slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,197 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear upper (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 24,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,719 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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EA09 VXF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EA09 VXF, 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 EA09 VXF registered?

EA09 VXF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 July 2009.

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The MOT history for EA09 VXF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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