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EA59 GWG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 GWG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 78,936 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 72,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,124 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,009 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,911 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,911 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,487 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 59,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,327 miles

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

exhaust shows corrosion.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

temporary type fuel filler cap fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 45,327 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust shows corrosion.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

temporary type fuel filler cap fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 31,184 miles

excessive play in osf top suspension mount. front tyres low tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,730 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,441 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,799 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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EA59 GWG 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 70%.

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 EA59 GWG, 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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EA59 GWG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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