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DE59 PWJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,598 mi
Last recorded57,598 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 57,598 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 57,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 53,661 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 48,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,070 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable mountings corroded

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,292 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,398 miles

GEAR B0X SELECTOR LEVER OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 34,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 30,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Fail 10 Nov 2016 30,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leak from corroded casing (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,585 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,656 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,280 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,809 miles

(nearside) non-obligatory mirror damaged

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 PWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

DE59 PWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is DE59 PWJ safe to buy?

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