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EF09 XDV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 80,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 74,861 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 74,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 52,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has no damping effect, no fluid leaks visible.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has no damping effect, no fluids leaks visible.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,426 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,536 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 23,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XDV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

EF09 XDV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is EF09 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 XDV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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