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EY59 XLZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 XLZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,261 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,946 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 61,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,193 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 56,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,613 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 52,061 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 185/55-15

Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 43,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,302 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Screenwash aim poor

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,574 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine sump

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 34,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake dragging slightly

oil leak from engine sump

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor engine oil leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust sytem damaged by corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2014 32,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor engine oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust sytem damaged by corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,068 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,108 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 XLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

EY59 XLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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