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EF09 XEU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,180 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 37,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 29,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,343 miles

Back Box Outer Skin Peeling.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 21,343 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Back Box Outer Skin Peeling.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2018 20,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (aero style (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished and splitting

inner front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,324 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 16,324 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,006 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,706 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 XEU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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