CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO59 LHT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,794 mi
Last recorded76,794 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 LHT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,794 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 72,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,716 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 66,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 62,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,439 miles

Front both front top strutt mounts have play/wear

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,230 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 51,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 49,629 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,390 miles

Both rear tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

O/S/R Top shock bush on limit for MOT test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,974 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished in tread area

Exhaust pipes rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

ALL 4 Tyres perished in tread area

Exhaust pipes rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,341 miles

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

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,978 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO59 LHT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO59 LHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO59 LHT?

You can check the full history of EO59 LHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO59 LHT registered?

EO59 LHT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is EO59 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 LHT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO59 LHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO59 LHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.