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EF59 VFE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VFE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 86,774 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,556 miles

BOTH SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WEARING

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,726 miles

both front top mounts slight play

coil springs corroded

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,886 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge.

rear shock lower bushes starting to perish.

slight corrosion to rear axel, rear springs, rear exhaust etc.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 77,886 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre outer edge.

rear shock lower bushes starting to perish.

slight corrosion to rear axel, rear springs, rear exhaust etc.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,198 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 72,589 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow + rear exhaust outer shield corroded.

rear coil springs corroded but complete.

rear shock lower bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 23 Dec 2019 72,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front exhaust flexi slight blow + rear exhaust outer shield corroded.

rear coil springs corroded but complete.

rear shock lower bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,443 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 65,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,941 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,234 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & also surface corrosion on the exhaust pipe.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,230 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 27,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 17,858 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 11,023 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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EF59 VFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VFE, 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 EF59 VFE registered?

EF59 VFE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is EF59 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VFE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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