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DE59 FLK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,207 mi
Last recorded140,207 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 140,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 124,700 miles

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

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

Offside mirror unit lose but secure

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 124,695 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside mirror unit lose but secure

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

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 26 Sep 2022 119,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust corroded

tape on offside mirror

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,783 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,584 miles

rear subframe corroded. mainly where the rear suspension coil springs locate at the bottom

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,863 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,878 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,096 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint due to corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,739 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint due to corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust corrosion

items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,893 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 FLK 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 FLK, 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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DE59 FLK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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