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EF09 ZJY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 32,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 30,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 30,125 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake Light Not Working - Unable to Ascertain If Connected

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Manual Boot Opening Not Working. Keyfob Only

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 28,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 25,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 22,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,859 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 16,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,336 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 14,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter damp

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking on outer side wall

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 9,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2014 6,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 3,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 2,902 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 ZJY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY registered?

EF09 ZJY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is EF09 ZJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 ZJY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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