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DV59 OXK

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,187 mi
Last recorded57,187 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,187 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex / back box damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR OXODISING ST ENDS /PLASTIC COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 57,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex / back box damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR OXODISING ST ENDS /PLASTIC COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 56,408 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI /ALSO REAR BOX DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND BOTH REAR OXODISING ST ENDS /PLASTIC COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 47,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,799 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 46,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,373 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 40,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,927 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin in poor con

Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin in poor con

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,542 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 OXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

DV59 OXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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