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EA59 JRZ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,392 mi
Last recorded70,392 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 JRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 70,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mount slight free play

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mount slight free play

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,319 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 58,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 45,975 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,001 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 36,593 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2022 36,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,195 miles

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

all tyres perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 31,039 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

all tyres perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,859 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,442 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,599 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 20,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 tyres are badly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,700 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,651 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 JRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JRZ, 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 EA59 JRZ registered?

EA59 JRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is EA59 JRZ safe to buy?

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