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EY59 TDU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 TDU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE/BROKEN BUT CAN STILL BE OPERATED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,264 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer door handle loose/broken but can still be operated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,740 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Door handle loose - can still be operated correctly

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,799 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded flexi poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded flexi poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,911 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 68% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,298 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2018 56,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 47,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,329 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,544 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 TDU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

EY59 TDU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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