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DV59 BAO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 BAO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,584 miles

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 98,356 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,859 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,401 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,401 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,694 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,146 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,062 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,688 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe has been damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported gear box bracket brocken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust flexi pipe has been damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,149 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,054 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,068 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,063 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both handbrake cables, outter casing split

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 BAO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAO, 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 DV59 BAO registered?

DV59 BAO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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