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EO59 SXY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 SXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 79,514 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

rear suspension system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,734 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2023 69,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,139 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Jan 2023 60,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Dec 2021 49,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear dead beam axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber split in center of blade not not effecting drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,181 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 31,409 miles

OSF strut top mount washer corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 31,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front strut top mounting washers corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,458 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 18,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,301 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 13,292 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 10,485 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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EO59 SXY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 SXY, 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 EO59 SXY registered?

EO59 SXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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