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DV59 AMU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 AMU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,288 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,978 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,400 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 81,618 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 68,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,203 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,368 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,272 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 29,082 miles

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,184 miles

Rear exhaust box, corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 24,547 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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)

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 AMU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV59 AMU, 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 AMU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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