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DV59 AKX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 AKX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 95,814 miles

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

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,555 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 83,555 miles

Central Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 74,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,424 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,057 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 61,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,647 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 55,647 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,829 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,875 miles

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,237 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 32,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,616 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

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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DV59 AKX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 DV59 AKX, 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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DV59 AKX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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