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EK59 MTE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 55,120 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 54,237 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,266 miles

both rear lower coil spring cups corroding

both rear tyres perishing /cracking on tread shoulders

front exhaust mount /band corroded away

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge slightly

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Feb 2022 49,266 miles

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

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

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

both rear lower coil spring cups corroding

both rear tyres perishing /cracking on tread shoulders

front exhaust mount /band corroded away

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge slightly

offside rear lamp lens damaged slightly

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 43,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,131 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 40,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,169 miles

Engine oil filter leaking

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 33,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 29,551 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 29,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,729 miles

boot only unlocks with key

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,335 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,042 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 MTE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 EK59 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

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

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