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DY59 FHF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FHF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,868 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake noisy

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 93,831 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake noisy

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,683 miles

Clutch pedal pressure inconsistent

Exhaust corroded and backbox internals rattling

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2023 92,683 miles

Clutch pedal pressure inconsistent

Exhaust corroded and backbox internals rattling

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal sticks intermittent

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 88,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 79,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,831 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 67,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box leaking and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,725 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure top mounting corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,183 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,666 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,666 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,398 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,398 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,491 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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DY59 FHF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY59 FHF, 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 DY59 FHF registered?

DY59 FHF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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