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EK59 TGN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,651 mi
Last recorded128,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 128,651 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 128,643 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,019 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 121,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 119,647 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door handle not fully secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & has got a nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 119,647 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door handle not fully secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & has got a nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 111,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 20 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 14 years old

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

sump corroded and dented

Fail 8 Jun 2022 111,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 20 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre 14 years old

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

sump corroded and dented

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 110,052 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 109,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,067 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 109,065 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,250 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket coroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on ferrules both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,250 miles

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

Front exhaust pipe bracket coroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on ferrules both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,463 miles

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,558 miles

exhaust system (from catalytic converter onwards) is badly corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,512 miles

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

Front discs badly corroded on inner side

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,020 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 TGN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

EK59 TGN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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