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EF09 DGX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,433 mi
Last recorded69,433 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 DGX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,433 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2025 69,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 63,294 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 63,294 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 57,856 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded/surface rust

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

Clutch peddle has excessive movement side to side

Fail 15 Oct 2022 57,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded/surface rust

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

Clutch peddle has excessive movement side to side

Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,948 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front, nearside rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2021 51,948 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front, nearside rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,372 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

rear exhaust corroded and out skin loose

Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 36,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,927 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,552 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,135 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play o/s front top mount

Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,334 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,138 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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EF09 DGX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF09 DGX, 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 EF09 DGX registered?

EF09 DGX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is EF09 DGX safe to buy?

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