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EY59 WTV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 WTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 83,350 miles

Airbox insecure

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 83,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Airbox insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,578 miles

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

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

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

undersurface undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2023 67,445 miles

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

undersurface undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2023 67,445 miles

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

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

undersurface undersealed

Pass 8 May 2023 67,149 miles

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

Rear undersurface undersealed

Fail 8 May 2023 67,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear undersurface undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,946 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 58,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,397 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,388 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 51,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,483 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,457 miles

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

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 WTV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

EY59 WTV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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