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EY59 TBX

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 TBX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,212 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 50,212 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 44,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,229 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 35,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,203 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 31,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,437 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 4 May 2017 22,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 30,369 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs very rusty on surface (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,444 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 13,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 10,022 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 TBX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY59 TBX, 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

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What year was EY59 TBX registered?

EY59 TBX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is EY59 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 TBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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