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EJ59 APF

2009 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,777 mi
Last recorded71,777 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 APF
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 71,777 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight weeping grease

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

Various underside corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2025 71,775 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front rear exhaust box corroded

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

both rear spring slight corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer C.V boot cracking.

Offside Front Top mounting point on shock corroded and has started to corrode away on the edges. Currently safe but advise monitoring.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd/high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded and missing joining clamp.

Fail 25 Jul 2024 71,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer C.V boot cracking.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mounting point on shock corroded and has started to corrode away on the edges. Currently safe but advise monitoring.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and missing joining clamp.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,561 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount slight movement.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 53,482 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount slight movement.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,625 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 46,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,756 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 34,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,087 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,109 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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EJ59 APF is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ59 APF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ59 APF registered?

EJ59 APF is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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