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DA59 EHX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,508 mi
Last recorded43,508 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 EHX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN A MATERIAL AND LOOKING CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ON BOTH FRONTS TOP MOUNTINGS PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

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

REAR AXLES CORRODED

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES NO TREAD SHOWING ON THE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 8 Oct 2025 43,508 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN A MATERIAL AND LOOKING CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ON BOTH FRONTS TOP MOUNTINGS PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

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

REAR AXLES CORRODED

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES NO TREAD SHOWING ON THE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 11 Oct 2024 37,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust clamps corroded

general corrosion to underbody, axle, braking and suspension components

Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box severely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box severely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

general under body corrosion

oil level low

Pass 14 Oct 2022 34,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

low oil added added 1 l

Fail 14 Oct 2022 34,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

low oil added added 1 l

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 32,613 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 30,694 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 30,654 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 28,036 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears, slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 28,036 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears, slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 23,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 15,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 10,348 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 7,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 5,663 miles

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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DA59 EHX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA59 EHX, 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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DA59 EHX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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