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EA59 TVL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,330 mi
Last recorded49,330 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,330 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,361 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 47,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,446 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 45,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 43,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 34,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,041 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

all tyres perished

Fail 29 Oct 2016 24,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil level very low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 9,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,336 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 TVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

EA59 TVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is EA59 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 TVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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