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EK59 XYF

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 65,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Fail 19 Sep 2023 54,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 46,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 43,442 miles

front brake pads approx 50% worn

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,388 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,405 miles

Exhaust rear back box seriously corroded/deteraited.

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/f cv joint damp.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,228 miles

front brake pads very low

off side front tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,824 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 XYF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

EK59 XYF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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