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EK59 XUD

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,503 mi
Last recorded78,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XUD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,503 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 26 Jan 2026 78,503 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 71,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 61,893 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 56,442 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 56,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Rear both rear coil springs rusting

Rear exhaust box poor rusting

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable retaining braket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 46,932 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine above gearbox ()

Exhaust mounting defective front flex pipe clamp corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 44,128 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skins corroded and weak

Fail 21 Dec 2019 44,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 50/80+ (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull / deteriorated (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skins corroded and weak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 39,486 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 39,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 32,829 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 32,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 29,315 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 27,023 miles

Rear silencer generally corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall worn and scuffed

Rear silencer generally corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 18,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 14,705 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 XUD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

EK59 XUD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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