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EF09 VUX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,383 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 79,012 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 77,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,221 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 71,817 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 71,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 65,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 62,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2017 56,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,001 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,795 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,072 miles

both front wiper blades worn and split

both rear tyres cracked and split within treads

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 33,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VUX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUX, 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 EF09 VUX registered?

EF09 VUX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is EF09 VUX safe to buy?

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