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EF05 BUB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,701 mi
Last recorded77,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BUB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 77,701 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 77,600 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate dicoloured (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,969 miles

exhaust system corroded not leaking time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 54,251 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 54,146 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mtg deterioriated

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,570 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded and on suspension

Fail 8 Feb 2022 49,570 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded and on suspension

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 20,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,886 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 9,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,853 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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EF05 BUB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF05 BUB, 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 EF05 BUB registered?

EF05 BUB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is EF05 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 BUB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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