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EA59 JLV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,272 mi
Last recorded21,272 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 21,272 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top strut mounting washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 20,357 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 20,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamp repositioned and sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 19,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 19,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 18,282 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 18,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 17,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal pivot slight tight not releasing correctly and functionality

Pass 12 Nov 2019 16,478 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 12,037 miles

Central Rear wiper blade missing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance daytime running lamp pushed in but is secure (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall looks old getting weak

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall looks old getting weak

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall looks old getting weak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 12,037 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear wiper blade missing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance daytime running lamp pushed in but is secure (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall looks old getting weak

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall looks old getting weak

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall looks old getting weak

Pass 19 Nov 2016 10,880 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 9,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 7,855 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 6,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 4,408 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 JLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JLV, 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 JLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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