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DA59 FUO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,713 mi
Last recorded126,713 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 FUO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 126,713 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 126,713 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 123,362 miles

Exhaust front hanger corroded and broken

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2025 123,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust front hanger corroded and broken

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,005 miles

Corrosion to both front shock absorbers.

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition, but not blowing.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight lens slightly frosted.

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

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

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,611 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle front hinge broken

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread

Offside Front outer door handle front hinge broken

engine oil leak from sump

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,207 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition.

Front pads and discs worn low.

Fail 27 Apr 2022 110,207 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition.

Front pads and discs worn low.

Rear Exhaust system insecure Backbox clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 104,603 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps missing but exhaust is still secure

front exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Fail 6 May 2021 104,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

front and rear exhaust clamps missing but exhaust is still secure

front exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer skin exhaust back box rusting away and clamp adrift

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear back box outer skin rusting away

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear back box outer skin rusting away

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 81,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 69,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,244 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,552 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,323 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid below max

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,775 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges o/s has cut in tread area but not reached cords

o/s front seat belt twisted

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges o/s has cut in tread area but not reached cords

o/s front seat belt twisted

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 FUO 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 65.2%.

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 DA59 FUO, 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 DA59 FUO registered?

DA59 FUO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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