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DE59 FMG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,153 mi
Last recorded43,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,153 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 41,707 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 41,707 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 39,934 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,133 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 36,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,203 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 35,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,785 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 24,785 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,127 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 3,127 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FMG 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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

DE59 FMG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is DE59 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 FMG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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