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DU59 AJO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,892 mi
Last recorded90,892 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 90,892 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 90,892 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 82,517 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 80,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil breather pipe loose

Fail 29 Aug 2024 80,148 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil breather pipe loose

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,976 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,770 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 74,770 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,710 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 60,096 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking / perishing

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft oil seal appears damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to engine sump

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2019 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective front/mid ( system still supported ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft oil seal appears damp

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to engine sump

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,212 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,990 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 45,990 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,876 miles

exhaust back box delaminating and in poor condition

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

ker top bushes worn and knocking slightly

o/s front shocker weeping oil sligthly

Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box delaminating and in poor condition

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

ker top bushes worn and knocking slightly

o/s front shocker weeping oil sligthly

Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,166 miles

both rear and n/s front coil springs corroded

exhaust back box in poor condition andblowing sligthly

rear beam axle and components light corrosion

slight oil weep from n/s drive shaft oil seal

Fail 3 Oct 2014 32,486 miles

Exhaust system and rear silencer corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake dragging slightly.

Oil weep from gearbox selector shaft seal.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,486 miles

Exhaust system and rear silencer corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake dragging slightly.

Oil weep from gearbox selector shaft seal.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,131 miles

rear road springs corroded exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2013 28,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear road springs corroded exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,885 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 23,885 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AJO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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