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DA59 UBC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 67,501 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 67,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 59,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,326 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 46,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 44,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 44,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 77,986 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,914 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 41,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 8,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g box...? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,006 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2018 30,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,551 miles

o/s/f washer jet not spraying correctly but providing adequate water

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,829 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,723 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 19,718 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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,141 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 17,129 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 13,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UBC 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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

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

Is DA59 UBC safe to buy?

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