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EF59 VFB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VFB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 122,208 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 113,281 miles

Both registration lamps dim

Pass 12 Dec 2022 112,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 106,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 106,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and headlamp aim not checked. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strut has slight play on top bush or bearing.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,421 miles

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at rear

Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at rear

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,107 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,121 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,833 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Daylight light not working

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroding [outer skin]

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,496 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 30,480 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,027 miles

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

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

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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EF59 VFB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF59 VFB, 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 EF59 VFB registered?

EF59 VFB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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