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DN59 EYS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,464 mi
Last recorded52,464 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 EYS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 52,464 miles

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

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

rear washer not working

Fail 27 Nov 2025 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear washer not working

Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 48,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 45,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 45,427 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,198 miles

radiaitor corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,217 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 37,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,298 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box getting weak

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,603 miles

exhaust back box weak

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 30 Nov 2018 29,187 miles

exhaust back box weak

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 26,260 miles

Offside Front outer door handle

rear exhaust weak

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 11 Dec 2017 26,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust weak

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 2 Dec 2016 23,335 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 23,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 20,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,842 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 14,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,301 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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DN59 EYS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DN59 EYS, 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 DN59 EYS registered?

DN59 EYS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is DN59 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 EYS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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