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EJ59 VLZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,106 mi
Last recorded81,106 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VLZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 67,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,214 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,132 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 rear tyres starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2017 55,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers parking in zone A (8.3.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2017 51,356 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded exhaust system (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 48,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded exhaust system (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,544 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2013 44,822 miles

child seat nearside rear. seat belt not tested

Pass 17 Nov 2012 34,871 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth and worn on shoulders.

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 VLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

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

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