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EF59 KZA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,212 mi
Last recorded82,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 KZA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,212 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 82,189 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to complete due to overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached lower arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle has surface corrosion

hand brake cables swollen and rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,826 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 72,806 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,802 miles

Exhaust system weak.

Near and Offside handbrake cable outer casings deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 67,146 miles

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

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

Offside day time running lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 57,952 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 47,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,047 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,984 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,229 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 17,727 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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EF59 KZA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF59 KZA, 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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EF59 KZA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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