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DY59 XAJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,966 mi
Last recorded33,966 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 XAJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 33,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 33,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 33,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 32,294 miles

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

Rear axle corroded.

Washers frozen.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 30,343 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 30,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 27,279 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 25,918 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 25,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 24,075 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,589 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 18,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,919 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 16,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,611 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 XAJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

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

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