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EJ59 VLV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,687 mi
Last recorded99,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,687 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 99,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,689 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 96,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column attachment defective pinch bolt insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle broken (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,705 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,762 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 84,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 78,960 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,155 miles

Offside Front droplink rubber perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,975 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 29,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,868 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 VLV 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 83.3%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

EJ59 VLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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