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EY59 XKN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,572 mi
Last recorded143,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 143,572 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 143,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 131,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,635 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle flaking/corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,670 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,371 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 97,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,217 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front DRL not working

Fail 10 Jul 2018 81,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,359 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,045 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 48,923 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

tyre size : 185 / 55 r15

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,990 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 44,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,593 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 24,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,130 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 XKN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XKN, 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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EY59 XKN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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