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SA59 ECX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 ECX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,782 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 110,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 109,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,046 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 102,042 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,521 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 97,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 87,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 77,162 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of N/S/F seatbelt

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 59,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of N/S/F seatbelt

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,602 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 49,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,220 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,220 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,017 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SA59 ECX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SA59 ECX, 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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SA59 ECX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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