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EO59 XRW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,979 mi
Last recorded28,979 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 XRW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 28,979 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 28,911 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 28,814 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 28,572 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,209 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,217 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,030 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 26 May 2016 22,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,146 miles

rear exhaust box rusty but servicable

Fail 27 Aug 2015 19,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusty but servicable

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,764 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 15,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,837 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 12,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,548 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 XRW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO59 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

EO59 XRW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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