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EF09 XEH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,644 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,057 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 66,054 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,338 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,282 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 51,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,525 miles

slight damage n/s screen

Fail 17 Oct 2014 40,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage n/s screen

Pass 5 Oct 2013 31,011 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XEH 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 82.4%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

EF09 XEH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is EF09 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 XEH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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