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DV59 RXO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,967 mi
Last recorded32,967 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 32,967 miles

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside and offside front tyre's perished

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 32,967 miles

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

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

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside and offside front tyre's perished

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 32,728 miles

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 32,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 32,453 miles

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 32,453 miles

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

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 31,781 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 31,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,345 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 25,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 21,253 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 17,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,737 miles

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2013 14,111 miles

1 ltr of engine oil added prior to emissions testing

Offside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand but not showing during roller brake testing

Fail 19 Oct 2013 14,111 miles

1 ltr of engine oil added prior to emissions testing

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand but not showing during roller brake testing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,687 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 RXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV59 RXO registered?

DV59 RXO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is DV59 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 RXO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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