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EF09 ZJU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 89,040 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 86,855 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 82,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 79,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 79,259 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,933 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 46,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 46,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,454 miles

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

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

REAR SILENCER PATCHED WITH PASTE

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 ZJU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

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

Is EF09 ZJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 ZJU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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