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EK59 LDL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 56,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 52,790 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 52,775 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))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both sides rear shock absorbers corroding & light misting of oil

Both sides rear suspension coil spring corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front brake pads wearing thin

Parking brake has travel

Rear beam axle shows surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 44,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 38,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and small splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 36,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and small splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear exhaust box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,460 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight perished both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,514 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 24,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,747 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,032 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,127 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 LDL 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 EK59 LDL, 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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EK59 LDL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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