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DE59 FLW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,463 mi
Last recorded54,463 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FLW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 54,463 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 54,463 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side day time running lamp not working

rear cross member corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 52,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side day time running lamp not working

rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust deteriorated

off side rear brakes binding

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 49,734 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust deteriorated

off side rear brakes binding

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust system flixe pipe damaged but no leak

Rear exhaust system box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,638 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2020 37,862 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,012 miles

Offside front wheel hub cap missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and blowing slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2019 36,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil below minimum - Topped up 2 litres

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

Offside front daytime running light not working

Offside front wheel hub cap missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and blowing slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2018 32,232 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2018 32,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub cap missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 29,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub cap missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 26,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

require tracking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,660 miles

Offside 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 20 Oct 2015 23,660 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 20 Oct 2014 19,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front shock absorber has developed a fluid leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,483 miles

nearside front shock absorber has developed a fluid leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 14,464 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Oct 2013 14,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front shock absorber leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,148 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 FLW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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