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DE59 DTF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DTF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,439 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 83,116 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))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blow from front section

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2023 81,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blow from front section

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,409 miles

back box outer skin corroding

both front tyres edge wear

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2022 77,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

back box outer skin corroding

both front tyres edge wear

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,359 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 65,359 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,925 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 62,922 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,122 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 21,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 DTF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE59 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

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

Is DE59 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 DTF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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