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CY59 DRO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,693 mi
Last recorded121,693 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 DRO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 121,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,329 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 118,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification axle/spring carrier corroded (5.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak cambelt side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 118,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,798 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 108,798 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,000 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,424 miles

rear box exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear box exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,370 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,806 miles

Front Front flexi exhaust pipe detoriated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Front flexi exhaust pipe detoriated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,274 miles

left and right tyres cracked on tread aera keep an eye

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,274 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

left and right tyres cracked on tread aera keep an eye

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,527 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 22,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CY59 DRO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CY59 DRO, 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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CY59 DRO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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