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EF09 ZHK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZHK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 97,715 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 97,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,941 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2024 96,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,293 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 92,278 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both ...n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 85,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,049 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 80,039 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 65,207 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 64,953 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,465 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 47,465 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,922 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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 ZHK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

EF09 ZHK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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