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EF09 YXV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,553 mi
Last recorded63,553 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,553 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 61,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint also exhaust system very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,956 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 59,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,855 miles

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2021 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,140 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 52,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,850 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,147 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 32,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,235 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 YXV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

EF09 YXV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is EF09 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 YXV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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