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EA59 YCT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,475 mi
Last recorded74,475 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 68,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 64,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake just within requirments (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside shocks casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside to Offside corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,056 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))

exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

front shocks soft

Fail 4 Nov 2019 43,056 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

front shocks slightly soft

Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,949 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,519 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer casing corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,427 miles

both rear tyres 4mm

Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 28,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,832 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 YCT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

EA59 YCT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is EA59 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 YCT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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