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EK59 TFJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,479 mi
Last recorded53,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,479 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 53,479 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,354 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 47,354 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,718 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,927 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2013 33,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,165 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 TFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

EK59 TFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is EK59 TFJ safe to buy?

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