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EJ59 LKC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,287 mi
Last recorded99,287 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LKC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,287 miles

engine oil leak from sump area

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 96,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,349 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 93,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake cable support broken.

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2022 87,385 miles

exhaust flexi worn

rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2022 87,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi worn

rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,092 miles

front flexy on exhaust has slight leak.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 68,092 miles

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

front flexy on exhaust has slight leak.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,709 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Is Deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres 3mm - Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Middle To Rear Box Clamp Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball Joint Boot Is Split Also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Sub Frame Bolt Is Loose !! O/S/F Sub Frame Bolt Is Not Done Up (Next To Loose Bolt)

Rear Box Is Corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,018 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 47,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,081 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,712 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 28,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,041 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 LKC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LKC, 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 EJ59 LKC registered?

EJ59 LKC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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