CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY59 OJL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,668 mi
Last recorded95,668 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,668 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 95,668 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,699 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 86,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 86,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 83,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,779 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 78,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 68,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from joint by rear box also exhaust rear box rotten (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 57,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from joint by rear box also exhaust rear box rotten (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,121 miles

front tyres starting to get low

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,121 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,880 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded

exhaust rear box exc. corroded to outer skin only

Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,353 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,441 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY59 OJL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJL, 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

How do I check the history of DY59 OJL?

You can check the full history of DY59 OJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY59 OJL registered?

DY59 OJL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DY59 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 OJL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY59 OJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY59 OJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.