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EL54 BUL

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,558 mi
Last recorded47,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 BUL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 47,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,789 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,318 miles

rear coils corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,978 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 24,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,337 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,608 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,476 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,393 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 6,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 4,683 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 4,651 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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EL54 BUL is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL54 BUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EL54 BUL registered?

EL54 BUL is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is EL54 BUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL54 BUL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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