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DN59 XYV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,094 mi
Last recorded84,094 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 XYV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,267 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 75,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,798 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,798 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,859 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,187 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,336 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 39,335 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,302 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 28,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,401 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 22,369 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 18,506 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 12,977 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 12,960 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 XYV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

DN59 XYV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is DN59 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 XYV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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