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DE59 DSV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,787 mi
Last recorded126,787 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 126,787 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 120,062 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 120,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 118,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,091 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,095 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,048 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 93,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi and rear box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,616 miles

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 18 Feb 2013 33,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,823 miles

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 DSV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

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

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