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DA59 JVL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,765 mi
Last recorded72,765 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

rear silencer corroded and clamp corroded/broken

Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replace ASAP (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

items removed drivers view

rear silencer corroded and clamp corroded/broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 53,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,435 miles

Front Driving lamps both loose

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,435 miles

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

Front Driving lamps both loose

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre has cut in wall

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 JVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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