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EA59 XJL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,525 mi
Last recorded40,525 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 40,525 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 40,525 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,644 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 35,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,931 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 27,957 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 27,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 17,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where backbox meets centre pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,196 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 7,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 5,875 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 4,430 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 XJL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XJL, 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

How do I check the history of EA59 XJL?

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What year was EA59 XJL registered?

EA59 XJL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is EA59 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 XJL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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