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CY59 EFP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,134 mi
Last recorded122,134 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 EFP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 122,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 122,128 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 115,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,064 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 110,060 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,515 miles

rear axle and spring pans corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,737 miles

rear beam corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,887 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,043 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from clamp on back box (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,177 miles

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 2 Oct 2015 57,177 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,921 miles

Nearside 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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CY59 EFP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CY59 EFP, 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 CY59 EFP registered?

CY59 EFP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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