CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY59 XBE

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,939 mi
Last recorded63,939 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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 XBE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
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 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 63,939 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 63,927 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split . (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads on outer shoulder - made in 2016 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads on outer shoulder - made in 2016 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroding off . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 61,705 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,699 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,176 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 59,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,493 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,221 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front osf tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front shocker slight mist of oil

rear back box corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight misting of oil on n/s of gearbox

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring seats rusty at rear recommend rust prevention

O/s/f under arch part of cover missing

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,817 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 XBE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XBE, 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 XBE?

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

What year was DY59 XBE registered?

DY59 XBE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is DY59 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 XBE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY59 XBE 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 XBE. 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.