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DY59 XAT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,790 mi
Last recorded99,790 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,894 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,894 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure flexible broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 96,065 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,170 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,187 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 71,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,544 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Oil leak, sump

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 62,544 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

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

Oil leak, sump

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,151 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint damaged but not blowing

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 53,151 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust front flexi joint damaged but not blowing

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,363 miles

flexible part of the exhaust is damaged

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 43,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

flexible part of the exhaust is damaged

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,556 miles

both front tyres are cracked between tread

outer skin on rear silencer is corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,051 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 XAT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY59 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

DY59 XAT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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