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EF09 XEA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 111,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy-joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 99,405 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,736 miles

Clutch pedal loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Rubber bump stop insecure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Rubber bump stop insecure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 98,736 miles

Clutch pedal loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Rubber bump stop insecure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Rubber bump stop insecure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 87,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 76,195 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 76,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,605 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit of 1.6 mm (3.5.1g)

rear box deteriortated ,but functions as intended

Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit of 1.6 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear box deteriortated ,but functions as intended

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,959 miles

both front tyres wearing low at outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 50,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing low at outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,455 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 XEA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

EF09 XEA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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