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DV59 ETK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,170 mi
Last recorded67,170 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 67,170 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s&o/s front supports heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust front bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

hand brake reading just within limit

rear axle assembly heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,352 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe and forward support panels

rear axle and lower spring bases are heavily corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,352 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe and forward support panels

rear axle and lower spring bases are heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,953 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

rear axle assembly heavily corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 63,210 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the legal limit 1.7 mm in the tread area .both edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Fail 1 Oct 2022 63,210 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the legal limit 1.7 mm in the tread area .both edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,589 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has some wear to the edges

o/s/rear coil spring has slight corrosion in places

the rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Fail 1 Oct 2021 59,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/front tyre has some wear to the edges

o/s/rear coil spring has slight corrosion in places

the rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,944 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has slight wear to the edges

rear axle and springs have early signs of age related corrosion

rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Fail 22 Sep 2020 56,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

coolant bottle level is on minimum

n/day time running bulb is inoperative

o/s front tyre has slight wear to the edges

rear axle and springs have early signs of age related corrosion

rear silencer clamp is missing

rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Fail 14 Sep 2020 56,930 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower arms. rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,662 miles

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake reading just within limit 16%

n/s&o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2019 53,662 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake reading just within limit 16%

n/s&o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,869 miles

cracking to n/s&o/s rear tyre sidewalls

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,147 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,639 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,664 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,548 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 ETK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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