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EA59 JLU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,908 mi
Last recorded67,908 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 JLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,908 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside top strut mount cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil breather pipe split

Fail 4 Apr 2025 67,908 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside top strut mount cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil breather pipe split

Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,973 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush protruding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 56,613 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,722 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,722 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Oct 2019 37,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 37,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,933 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 18,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wiperblades split

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,002 miles

Front wiperblades split

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 7,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 6,275 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 JLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA59 JLU, 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 EA59 JLU registered?

EA59 JLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is EA59 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 JLU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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