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EK59 WHJ

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WHJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,475 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,884 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,218 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,589 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,069 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak Radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak Radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,555 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm

rear exhaust silencer corroding on outer skin

Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm

rear exhaust silencer corroding on outer skin

Pass 4 Oct 2014 40,078 miles

rear section of exhuast (back box) outer skin corroded but is not allowing gases to escape.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,784 miles

rear silencer corroding on outer skin

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,535 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

exhaust corroding at rear

front discs slightly worn

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 WHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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