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DU59 AJX

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 AJX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,166 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,980 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,978 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,840 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,794 miles

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

two front tyres on limit for wear , o/s worn badly on inner tread /shoulder

Fail 13 Mar 2019 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

two front tyres on limit for wear , o/s worn badly on inner tread /shoulder

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 48,567 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,343 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,343 miles

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

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

some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,394 miles

n/s/ front tyre edge close to limit

n/s/r tyre edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre edge close to limit

o/s/r tyre edge close to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2015 37,394 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/ front tyre edge close to limit

n/s/r tyre edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre edge close to limit

o/s/r tyre edge close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust box skin deteration

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,914 miles

Both rear tyre depths low on inner edge

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,911 miles

Both rear tyre depths low on inner edge

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,067 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 11,066 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AJX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJX, 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 DU59 AJX registered?

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

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