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DV59 VBG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,194 mi
Last recorded58,194 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VBG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,653 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 47,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,513 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2017 40,513 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 20,260 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 20,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,064 miles

Engine breather slightly cracked.

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge (stepped treads).

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 16,062 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine breather slightly cracked.

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge (stepped treads).

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,200 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 VBG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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