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DU59 AHJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,663 mi
Last recorded39,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 AHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,663 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 39,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear backbox corroded

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 39,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear backbox corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,944 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

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

Rear axle crossmember c0rroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 38,944 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

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

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

Rear axle crossmember c0rroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,355 miles

Nearside Rear Outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Rear Rear axle cross member corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,718 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 37,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,042 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 37,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,930 miles

Nearside Rear back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,012 miles

Nearside Rear backbox outer shell corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached suspension top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear backbox outer shell corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,245 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 33,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,427 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,299 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

o/s/f day time running light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,156 miles

n/s inner cv boot damp with gear oil (from gear selector)

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2013 21,156 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s inner cv boot damp with gear oil (from gear selector)

o/s/r brake slight binding

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,983 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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DU59 AHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DU59 AHJ, 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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DU59 AHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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