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FN59 EPL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 EPL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 104,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,060 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 80,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,082 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,483 miles

nearside handbrake cable, outer cable split

offside rear brake pipe mounting fractured (axle beam mount)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,475 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)

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

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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FN59 EPL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FN59 EPL, 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 FN59 EPL registered?

FN59 EPL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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