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EK59 THU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 THU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 91,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 87,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake cable insecure from bracket

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,752 miles

Nearside Rear Parking Brake cabal insecure

Rear Exhaust box corroded and front flexy pipe slight damaged but no leaks

Fail 29 Nov 2021 80,752 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) most likely both side inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake cabal insecure

Rear Exhaust box corroded and front flexy pipe slight damaged but no leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,846 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,846 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,719 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer covering coming away but not leaking gases (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,716 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front fixing at gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides fixings rusted off and also not clipped in (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides at the top bush mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer covering coming away but not leaking gases (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,266 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 27,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 11,628 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 THU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

EK59 THU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is EK59 THU safe to buy?

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