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EK59 MWA

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 MWA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 143,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,862 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,486 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 115,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,403 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Front Lower VALANCE IS CRACKED

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside DOOR MIRROR BODY COVER IS MISSING

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Feb 2021 113,396 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Front Lower VALANCE IS CRACKED

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside DOOR MIRROR BODY COVER IS MISSING

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,452 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

O/S WASHER JET MISSING BUT STILL WORKING

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT SHOCKERS

WIPERS JUDDER

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,297 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,296 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,832 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,832 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,423 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 MWA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

EK59 MWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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