CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE59 JWC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,004 mi
Last recorded153,004 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 147,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 133,772 miles

os outer sill damaged

Front Position lamp insecure both sides lens (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp bottom bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

back box heavily corroded

general underbody corroded

nsf outer door handle loose

Fail 21 Sep 2021 133,652 miles

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

Front Position lamp insecure both sides lens (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp bottom bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

back box heavily corroded

general underbody corroded

nsf outer door handle loose

os outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,109 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant leak from engine water pump area ? ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer caseing missing ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear wiperdamaged not allowing view to rear

Fail 19 Sep 2019 106,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant leak from engine water pump area ? ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer caseing missing ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear wiperdamaged not allowing view to rear

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,819 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 99,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,341 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,341 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,038 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,533 miles

Exhaust - rear back box deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

Offside front sill - damage

Oil leak - engine

Wet vehicle test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front sill - damage

Oil leak - engine

Wet vehicle test

Exhaust - rear back box deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front daytime running lights inop

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 30 Aug 2014 52,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front daytime running lights inop

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,307 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 34,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,445 miles

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

brake pads 75% worn aprox

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

slight corrosion rear silencer

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE59 JWC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE59 JWC?

You can check the full history of DE59 JWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE59 JWC registered?

DE59 JWC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is DE59 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 JWC shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE59 JWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE59 JWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.