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EY59 WJD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,180 miles

Daytime running lights inoperative.

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

corrosion in rear springs,rear axle beam etc

heavy knocking noise from engine/trans mount area ? advise closer inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2025 107,180 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

corrosion in rear springs,rear axle beam etc

heavy knocking noise from engine/trans mount area ? advise closer inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,433 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 3 Jul 2023 101,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,916 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 95,914 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s day time light n/w

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,274 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2020 93,273 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,637 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,637 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,721 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,276 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,929 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 37,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,923 miles

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

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 WJD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

EY59 WJD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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