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EA59 XKX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,363 mi
Last recorded98,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 98,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 93,050 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 93,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp casing slightly damaged .

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,773 miles

all 4 springs corroded

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 67,773 miles

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

all 4 springs corroded

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,976 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,287 miles

brake discs corroded. wishbone rear bushes split

exhaust corroded.

front tyres low tread. play in both top suspension mounts

handbrake cables split. oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 41,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake discs corroded. wishbone rear bushes split

exhaust corroded.

front tyres low tread. play in both top suspension mounts

handbrake cables split. oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,672 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 10,155 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 XKX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

EA59 XKX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for EA59 XKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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