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EA58 PLX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,565 mi
Last recorded62,565 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 PLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,976 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 55,715 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 50,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,386 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,386 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,591 miles

front tyres low tread rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,290 miles

n/s hand brake cable spilt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,612 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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EA58 PLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EA58 PLX, 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 EA58 PLX registered?

EA58 PLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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