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DN59 FKY

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,833 mi
Last recorded119,833 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 FKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,833 miles

front sub-frame and rear axle corroded / rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2021 119,743 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible exhaust pipe blowing +split (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 no plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front sub-frame and rear axle corroded / rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,835 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 no plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 no plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,835 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 90,002 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,884 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,864 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,944 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light disconnected

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

back box corroded

no exhaust clamp on backbox

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,129 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,721 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,721 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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 FKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FKY, 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 FKY registered?

DN59 FKY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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