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EJ59 VNF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,561 mi
Last recorded123,561 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,561 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front shock absorber top cups corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026 123,561 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp failed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front shock absorber top cups corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 121,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front play in the top shock absorber mount

Nearside Front shock absorber mounting top cup corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front play in the top shock absorber mount

Offside Front shock absorber mounting top cup corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

front exhaust clamp broken

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 118,895 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front drivers door handle is insecure

Offside Front top shock absorber mounting cup corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

play in both front top shock absorber mounts

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 118,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket is broken

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front drivers door handle is insecure

Offside Front top shock absorber mounting cup corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

play in both front top shock absorber mounts

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount cup is corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

outer shell on rear silencer is deteriorated

play in both front top shock absorber mounts

rear axle is corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 116,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working lens and bulb missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount cup is corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

outer shell on rear silencer is deteriorated

play in both front top shock absorber mounts

rear axle is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,780 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,705 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 110,704 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,365 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,806 miles

Exhaust rear silencer very rusty.

Rear suspension beam very rusty.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 98,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust rear silencer very rusty.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension beam very rusty.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,974 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,381 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 VNF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VNF, 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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EJ59 VNF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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