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DE59 XLG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,635 mi
Last recorded92,635 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and top mounting worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 90,102 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and top mounting worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,316 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,535 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,168 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,665 miles

Nearside Rear Deep cut in side wall of tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2019 62,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Deep cut in side wall of tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,218 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 58,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Shock absorber oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,144 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated front mounting broken

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,167 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2016 52,166 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

exhaust deteriorated rear clamp missing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,263 miles

gear leaver stiff

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,774 miles

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 XLG 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 72.2%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

DE59 XLG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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