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DV59 OXF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,176 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 117,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,663 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring pan on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring pan on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 96,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring pan on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring pan on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,896 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 87,895 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Objects hanging from mirror

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,212 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,601 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 71,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated shock oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm hitting subframe (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,207 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 62,207 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,128 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,397 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 43,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap not locked in place (Not Sealing ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall perished

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 32,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,292 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,963 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 16,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

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 OXF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OXF, 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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What year was DV59 OXF registered?

DV59 OXF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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