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EA59 XKE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 112,738 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper STRUT TOP MOUNTING ATTACHMENT SLIGHT PLAY

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND OUTER SKIN SPLIT

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper STRUT TOP MOUNTING ATTACHMENT MOVEMENT ALMOST TO EXCESSIVE

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 98,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,842 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

hand brake just made efficiency

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,310 miles

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))

Rear rear exhaust box outta skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,279 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust downpipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin coming away

Fail 30 Sep 2019 88,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust downpipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,225 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 XKE 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 88.9%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

EA59 XKE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is EA59 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 XKE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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