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EF09 LVS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,388 mi
Last recorded22,388 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LVS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 22,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 26,035 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 18,155 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 15,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 14,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 13,193 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 11,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 9,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 8,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 6,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 5,737 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 5,737 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 4,751 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 LVS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF09 LVS, 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

How do I check the history of EF09 LVS?

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What year was EF09 LVS registered?

EF09 LVS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is EF09 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 LVS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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