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EY59 SXX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,027 mi
Last recorded114,027 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 SXX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe separated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,137 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 107,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 102,345 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 102,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,701 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and rear clamp missing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 96,701 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and rear clamp missing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,636 miles

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

Offside Front corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,627 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,262 miles

Offside Rear tyre running out of shape inner edge

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

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 79,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and running out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre running out of shape inner edge

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

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer corroded outer skin

Rear silencer clamp missing but not leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2018 67,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer corroded outer skin

Rear silencer clamp missing but not leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,125 miles

Rear exhuast silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r15 hankook (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhuast silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 46,547 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 26 Sep 2015 35,565 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,977 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

n/s/f main beam light cluster damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2014 26,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust backbox deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

n/s/f main beam light cluster damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,086 miles

exhaust backbox starting to deteriorate

offside front wiperblade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,530 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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EY59 SXX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EY59 SXX, 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 EY59 SXX registered?

EY59 SXX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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