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EK59 XYT

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 86,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 86,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 76,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail x 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 76,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft inner joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail x 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,436 miles

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

Osf caliper binding slightly

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 57,436 miles

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

Osf caliper binding slightly

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed air freshener (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,028 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 47,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,906 miles

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 36,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,159 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 XYT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XYT, 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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EK59 XYT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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