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DN59 WRL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,247 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,051 miles

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

o/s & n/s front shock absorber top mounts corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,042 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front shock absorber top mounts corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 59,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 50,104 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 50,089 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (1.9.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 38,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,568 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 May 2016 33,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint +boot damaged (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2015 28,069 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 28,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,038 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 27,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,826 miles

Rear Exhaust Very Corroded & Outer Skin Coming Away

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,667 miles

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

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 WRL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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