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EY59 WGC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,361 mi
Last recorded81,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 WGC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 81,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,738 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,887 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 70,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 62,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure HAND BRAKE AND BRAKE FLEXI HOSE BRACKET (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 52,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear BOOT CANT BE OPENED

Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,546 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 51,546 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,543 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 45,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 38,635 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 38,635 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,261 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,753 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,753 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,331 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 28,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

warning light on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,135 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WGC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

EY59 WGC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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