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EJ59 LKL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,407 mi
Last recorded91,407 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,407 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 91,407 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 76,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer casing corroded and weak

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,932 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,592 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,432 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust clamp weak

slight movement in both front top mounts

Fail 28 Nov 2018 51,429 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner ()

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

rear exhaust clamp weak

slight movement in both front top mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,807 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,324 miles

Rear section of exhaust is corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,323 miles

exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,576 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 21,576 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,594 miles

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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 LKL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ59 LKL, 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 LKL registered?

EJ59 LKL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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