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DN59 DXP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,144 mi
Last recorded91,144 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 DXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 91,144 miles

drivers outer door handle deteriorated.

rear sub-frame and coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,041 miles

o/s/f tyre pressure low and scrubbing on inner edges.

rear sub frame and coil springs corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,447 miles

n/s and o/s/ front sub frame extension arms corroded.

rear sub frame and coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 77,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,523 miles

Both front tyres appear underinflated

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 75,489 miles

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

Both front tyres appear underinflated

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,404 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front exhaust flexi section, deteriorated and leaking. Recommend further investigation.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,460 miles

hand brake lever has long travel and side to side movement recommend further investigation.

n/s windscreen wiper split.

rear sub-frame and coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,101 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges.

rear suspension sub-frame and coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,803 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,269 miles

rear sub-frame and silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 45,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,879 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,586 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 25,511 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DN59 DXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 DN59 DXP, 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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DN59 DXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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