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DE59 JVT

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,175 mi
Last recorded37,175 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 37,175 miles

Front Shock absorber top cups corroded both sides

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top washer/cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top washer/cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 36,186 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Brakefluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top washer/cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top washer/cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 35,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,885 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 33,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,706 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 32,706 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,739 miles

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,961 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,315 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,210 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 26,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,061 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 25,061 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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 JVT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

DE59 JVT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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