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DE59 FMU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,706 mi
Last recorded84,706 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 84,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,736 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,830 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not yet considered excessive.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,441 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 65,441 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,525 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,871 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded /slight oil leak on engine /noise on clutch

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,012 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,012 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,132 miles

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

rubber breather pipe split on engine

Fail 27 Aug 2013 25,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rubber breather pipe split on engine

Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,653 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 FMU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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