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FD09 EFE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EFE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,712 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))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 67,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 24 Jun 2025 64,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 27 Jun 2024 61,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,084 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 58,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,737 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,626 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 45,616 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,814 miles

Rear axle very badly rusted out

Rear exhaust outer case poor

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,262 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 37,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished recommend replacement

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

Offside Rear tyre perished recommend replacement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,777 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges and perished. 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,476 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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FD09 EFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD09 EFE, 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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FD09 EFE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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