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EK59 TGU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 92,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,562 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 76,799 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 76,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,963 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush de-bonding from metal casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded / broken

Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded / broken

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,486 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2017 54,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,842 miles

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2016 45,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,585 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 18,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 18,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 TGU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

EK59 TGU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 October 2009.

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