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DF59 EFP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,294 mi
Last recorded73,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 EFP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 69,208 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 66,084 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 62,743 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,851 miles

Rear tyres have slight surface cracking to outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Nov 2017 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Strut top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres have slight surface cracking to outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,854 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,231 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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DF59 EFP 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 83.3%.

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 DF59 EFP, 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 DF59 EFP registered?

DF59 EFP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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