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DE59 DRV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,275 mi
Last recorded99,275 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DRV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 99,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,266 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,335 miles

handbrake reqs adjusting (long travel)

stonechip in nearside screen

Fail 11 Oct 2016 46,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake reqs adjusting (long travel)

stonechip in nearside screen

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Oct 2015 37,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f brake bind/disc corroded inner face (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhaust bracket unserviceable

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,428 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres are scrubbing off

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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DE59 DRV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE59 DRV, 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 DE59 DRV registered?

DE59 DRV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 DRV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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