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DE59 FWJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,673 mi
Last recorded79,673 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,799 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,328 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 67,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,272 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 55,272 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated nsf wear indicator broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,002 miles

Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 51,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broken (3.6.B.1)

Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 45,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear spring cups on axle corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,121 miles

Advise check front brake pads (suspect low)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,748 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 30,899 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 30,899 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,261 miles

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

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 FWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

DE59 FWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DE59 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 FWJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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