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EK59 HZC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,546 mi
Last recorded95,546 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 HZC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

wheel centre caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,820 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL in-op.

Offside Front DRL in-op.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension and axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 90,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL in-op.

Offside Front DRL in-op.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension and axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,966 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,814 miles

Front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

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

Rear axle beam coil spring lower support platforms badly corroded

exhaust corroding

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 11 Oct 2022 69,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

various damage around vehicle

Front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

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

Rear axle beam coil spring lower support platforms badly corroded

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,849 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 67,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,378 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,593 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 25 Jul 2016 50,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,400 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,906 miles

front + rear tyres poor condition

nearside front wing small dent

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2014 30,906 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front + rear tyres poor condition

nearside front wing small dent

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box some corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2012 13,564 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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EK59 HZC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK59 HZC, 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 EK59 HZC registered?

EK59 HZC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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