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RY58 EKZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY58 EKZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,841 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 91,837 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,568 miles

Both front headlight brackets broken / headlights secured with cable ties

Damage to nearside 1/4 panel/Front nearside wing/Front bumper and grill

Engine oil level over filled

Exhaust corroded/peeling

Nearside Front Macpherson strut shaft dust cover deteriorated/adrift

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to tyre wall/Tyre size 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated and split/Tyre size 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut shaft dust cover deteriorated/adrift

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge/Tyre size 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated and split/Tyre size 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,326 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bodywork damage to the n/s/r quarter panel / n/s/f wing area

both front headlight brackets broken / headlights secured with cable ties

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Fail 15 Jan 2020 85,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/r15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bodywork damage to the n/s/r quarter panel / n/s/f wing area

both front headlight brackets broken / headlights secured with cable ties

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepeage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded front to rear / rear box corroded/peeling

n/s/f steering rack gaiter secured with cable ties

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated/cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,427 miles

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

o/s headlight brackets broken

Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/r1582V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

o/s headlight brackets broken

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 79,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 72,190 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mounting retaining cup (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,758 miles

rear silencer outer skin rusty

slight brake bind o/s/r

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

rear exhaust clamp rusty / part missing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,440 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,815 miles

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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RY58 EKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY58 EKZ, 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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RY58 EKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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