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FG59 EFZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,425 mi
Last recorded60,425 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 EFZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 58,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,302 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2023 57,302 miles

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

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

Rear Axle fractured holed and corroded and has also been previously repaired (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2022 55,689 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shocks have corrosion.

Front exhaust front flexi hose is perishing.

Nearside Outer sill has damage.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaitor has slight seepage.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear back box exhaust clamp is missing and the the exhaust has corrosion. back box outer casing is perishing away.

rear axel has corrosion.

Fail 27 May 2022 55,689 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front shocks have corrosion.

Front exhaust front flexi hose is perishing.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill has damage.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and perishing with side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaitor has slight seepage.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear back box exhaust clamp is missing and the the exhaust has corrosion. back box outer casing is perishing away.

rear axel has corrosion.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,324 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 53,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,655 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (visible from engine bay) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount corroded/holed (visible from engine bay) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (visible from engine bay) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 45,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Rear Beam axle slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 40,256 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring cups on axle beam on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 27,399 miles

Rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,255 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,169 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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FG59 EFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG59 EFZ, 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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FG59 EFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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