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DV59 CWW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,464 mi
Last recorded104,464 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 104,464 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 104,458 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Below limits of wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,793 miles

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

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

both sides front shock absorbers weeping

Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,668 miles

handbrake limits just met recommend early inspection/adjustment

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,907 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 80,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,697 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,697 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to going to cords ? but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel very high to stop of racket (15 clicks)

Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to going to cords ? but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working no water in bottle (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel very high to stop of racket (15 clicks)

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,926 miles

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

Offside Front brake flexy a bit twisted caliper may be on wrong?

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking a lot and very deep on outer edge of tread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high 14to 15 clicks to lock off

oil leak from corrosion on sump

tail gate will only open from fob? button sticking on tail gate?

Fail 17 Aug 2018 69,926 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides been reset (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake flexy a bit twisted caliper may be on wrong?

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking a lot and very deep on outer edge of tread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high 14to 15 clicks to lock off

oil leak from corrosion on sump

tail gate will only open from fob? button sticking on tail gate?

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,169 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,326 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,943 miles

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 CWW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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