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DV59 OWH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,947 mi
Last recorded56,947 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 56,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 56,947 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023

Fault with dashboard or instrument cluster causing it to be pixelated

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fault with dashboard or instrument cluster causing it to be pixelated

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,779 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Door handle stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 111,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 111,592 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak on manifold and coolant leak developed during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking badly (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not securely fitted at time of test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose insecurely mounted

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

battery failed during test

engine oil low

exhaust badly bent and rattling on mounting

rear wiper blade missing

very bad coolant leak

brake pedal spongy

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,220 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,134 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 106,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing split

Offside Rear parking brake cable outer casing split

Oil leak ()

coolant pipe corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 99,106 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Oil leak ()

coolant pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,371 miles

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,490 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 9 Jul 2014 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,220 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 OWH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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