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EK59 VPE

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,874 mi
Last recorded60,874 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VPE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 60,874 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2026 60,874 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 60,834 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing at time of test (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working only 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,552 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 58,546 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust rusted

Rear Springs rusted

Fail 22 Jan 2025 58,538 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rusted

Rear Springs rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,951 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rim dented

Fail 26 Jan 2024 55,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rim dented

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,550 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,079 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 30 Sep 2020 50,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,957 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 47,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,257 miles

Both Front Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Both Rear Shock absorbers Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,135 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are Deteriorated

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

Front Disc has Slightly Lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 8 Sep 2017 42,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are Deteriorated

Exhaust System is Corroded

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

Front Disc has Slightly Lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,833 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner treads

Fail 16 Dec 2015 36,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner treads

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,077 miles

rear brakes slightly squeeking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,764 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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EK59 VPE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK59 VPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK59 VPE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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