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DA59 HYK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,347 mi
Last recorded78,347 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,347 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 78,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,072 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,673 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,673 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,978 miles

Exhaust rear section in poor condition.

Slight exhaust blow center to rear section.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust rear section in poor condition.

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm, wearing smooth on inner and outer edges and perished on outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm, worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Slight exhaust blow center to rear section.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,770 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,770 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,186 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 25,791 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,791 miles

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

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 HYK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

DA59 HYK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is DA59 HYK safe to buy?

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