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DU59 WFX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,091 mi
Last recorded116,091 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 WFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 116,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 110,017 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,257 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 102,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2022 96,800 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,668 miles

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount has excessive vertical a play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2019 73,393 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 73,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 64,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 64,187 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,456 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 57,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,430 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 50,430 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,739 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,187 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 30,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,586 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,636 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 26,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DU59 WFX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

DU59 WFX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is DU59 WFX safe to buy?

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