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DF59 EFT

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 EFT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,498 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,631 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 38,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,976 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 15,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot handle seized but opens ok with fob

Fail 29 Nov 2012 12,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,384 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 EFT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

DF59 EFT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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