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EF09 LXA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 78,137 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,337 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,936 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,550 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,786 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,476 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking and on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking and on 4mm

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 60,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking and on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking and on 4mm

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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 LXA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA?

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What year was EF09 LXA registered?

EF09 LXA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is EF09 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 LXA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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