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EY59 WHJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 WHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 82,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,020 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside main beam unit loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 74,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear rubber mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside main beam unit loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,266 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

dampness in headlights

handbrake on min effort

nearside rear bump stop insecure and rattling

Fail 19 Jan 2024 64,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

dampness in headlights

handbrake on min effort

nearside rear bump stop insecure and rattling

Pass 10 Jan 2023 51,794 miles

Exhaust has minor blow

Nearside Front lower headlight damaged, but not insecure

Offside Front Top mount has play, but not excessive

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 51,794 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has minor blow

Nearside Front lower headlight damaged, but not insecure

Offside Front Top mount has play, but not excessive

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,406 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 37,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outside edge ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,276 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 35,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,937 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in top mount

Offside Front slight lift in top mount

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,884 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 28,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 26,349 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding HEAVILY (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,123 miles

Front Both tyres have slight cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,614 miles

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2013 13,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,386 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 WHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

EY59 WHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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