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DV59 JYL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,693 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,226 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 73,225 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,024 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 67,283 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 67,282 miles

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

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation ns/os rear brake cables rubbed through (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ns/os shocker upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,048 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 58,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 53,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 53,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre perishing

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Fail 14 Oct 2016 51,991 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre perishing

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,273 miles

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 JYL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 JYL, 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 JYL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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