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DE59 PVN

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 PVN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 102,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 101,873 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 97,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals/sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 94,216 miles

Offside Front day time running light out

Fail 4 May 2023 94,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front day time running light out

Pass 6 May 2022 89,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 85,583 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 85,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 83,170 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 80,562 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,095 miles

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

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

sump is starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,462 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,006 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 65,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread depth and perished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,299 miles

both rear hand brake cable outer covers split and corroded

rear boot handle inop

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,581 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,581 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,900 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)

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 PVN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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