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EJ59 MHE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,227 mi
Last recorded76,227 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 MHE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 76,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,044 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 71,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,725 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 63,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,477 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 51,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 45,735 miles

offside windscreen wiper poor

Fail 20 Dec 2014 45,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,331 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 MHE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

EJ59 MHE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is EJ59 MHE safe to buy?

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