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VX59 EOA

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 EOA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 77,032 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,371 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skins peeling away but exhaust not leaking gases

Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 62,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,471 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s daytime lamp not working

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2022 60,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s daytime lamp not working

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box badly corroded /falling apart

Fail 15 Jan 2021 57,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54%imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box badly corroded /falling apart

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front and Offside front tyre worn/bald on edges

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,212 miles

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front and Offside front tyre worn/bald on edges

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,505 miles

Coolant leak ()

nearside front and offside front Macpherson struts pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 52,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

nearside front and offside front Macpherson struts pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,269 miles

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)

Suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 49,264 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,793 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 46,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,458 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer rusty

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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VX59 EOA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc 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 VX59 EOA, 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 VX59 EOA registered?

VX59 EOA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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