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EJ59 LJK

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

208,796 mi
Last recorded208,796 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LJK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 208,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and Spring Holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 197,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front o/s and n/s head light aim o.k at time of test

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

Nearside of vehicle has slight accident damage

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Axle corroded

slight knocking noise on steering when turn the steering wheel but nothing obviously worn

Pass 1 Dec 2023 185,232 miles

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

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

Nearside accident damage

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 185,288 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside accident damage

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 173,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside has slight accident damage

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 173,790 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside has slight accident damage

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,199 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 150,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 140,023 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

park brake has more travel than normal

Fail 30 Nov 2019 140,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs are corroded

park brake has more travel than normal

Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,183 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 127,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,138 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,132 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres 3mm and void of tread on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 104,825 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres 3mm and void of tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,770 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

N/S/R tyre is wearing uneven-may cause excessive road noise

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,513 miles

N/S/F tyre valve perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F tyre valve perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,024 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 62,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,712 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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EJ59 LJK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EJ59 LJK, 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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EJ59 LJK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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