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EJ59 WRU

2009 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

194,363 mi
Last recorded194,363 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 WRU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 194,363 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mounting/ bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 190,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 190,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 184,473 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 184,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 174,082 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 13 Dec 2021 165,457 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 9 Dec 2021 165,456 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,638 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 3 Dec 2019 149,326 miles

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bumpstops missing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 149,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 135,477 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,926 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 117,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,813 miles

Central brake light not connected

Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,812 miles

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 63,094 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,094 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Nov 2013 62,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,805 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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EJ59 WRU is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ59 WRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ59 WRU registered?

EJ59 WRU is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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