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DV59 HXY

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 HXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective slight loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective slight loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - 1.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm - 0.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - 1.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - 1.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,466 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 82,212 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,108 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,486 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch fluid reservoir insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2021 77,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades obstructing each other (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch fluid reservoir insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,795 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,762 miles

rear axel corroded

rear suspension cups corroded

sill damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,463 miles

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 64,463 miles

Brake cable insecure both attachment brackets corroded (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,055 miles

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

offside front sill has impact type damage

Fail 9 Aug 2017 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front sill has impact type damage

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 49,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,300 miles

rear exchaurst slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,710 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,971 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 HXY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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