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EA59 TUW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,240 mi
Last recorded93,240 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,531 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,488 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable Rear corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,316 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,809 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 75,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 67,144 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 67,144 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,873 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 45,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,949 miles

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

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

tyre size 175/65/14 t

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,493 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 TUW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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