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EK59 MVU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,056 mi
Last recorded48,056 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 48,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2022 42,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,811 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is rusty

Offside Front Daytime running light is not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle assy is rusty

Tyre obviously under inflated All four (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 41,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is rusty

Offside Front Daytime running light is not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle assy is rusty

Tyre obviously under inflated All four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,998 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,784 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,121 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 16,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,135 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 MVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

EK59 MVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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