CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA58 WGE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

262,267 mi
Last recorded262,267 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 262,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged near excessive (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 94,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge wear cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged near excessive (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs slightly, pads appear low - Restricted view of inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner edge wear, O/S near excess (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

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

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 86,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Showing on RBT (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs slightly, pads appear low - Restricted view of inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in both front top suspension mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner edge wear, O/S near excess (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,945 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,197 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 66,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,473 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 37,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 30,577 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 23,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 16,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 16,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA58 WGE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WGE, 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

How do I check the history of EA58 WGE?

You can check the full history of EA58 WGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA58 WGE registered?

EA58 WGE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is EA58 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 WGE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA58 WGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA58 WGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.