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EF09 YXC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,374 mi
Last recorded89,374 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 89,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective likely to cause injury (4.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,966 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,639 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,743 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 16,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 13,233 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,774 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 11,774 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 YXC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

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

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