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FE59 DYO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,565 mi
Last recorded148,565 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DYO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 148,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 146,456 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 146,454 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 134,318 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 134,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 121,187 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 121,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 108,813 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2022 108,787 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2021 94,372 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 94,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2020 81,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 79,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,359 miles

back box outer shell corroded

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front exhaust flexi slightly blowing

osf & nsf tyres cracking outer edge

Pass 30 May 2017 69,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,655 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer deteriatored

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer deteriatored

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,840 miles

exhaust front flex & rear box deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,243 miles

rear exhaust box outer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 45,265 miles

Offside rear tyre tread perrishing at junction with inner side-wall.

Offside screen washer poor

Some play in front MacPherson strut top mountings

W/screen chipped

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,265 miles

Offside rear tyre tread perrishing at junction with inner side-wall.

Offside screen washer poor

Some play in front MacPherson strut top mountings

W/screen chipped

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FE59 DYO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc 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 FE59 DYO, 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

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What year was FE59 DYO registered?

FE59 DYO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is FE59 DYO safe to buy?

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