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FJ59 DYW

2009 Fiat Swift

Blue Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,177 mi
Last recorded42,177 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Swift24,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 DYW
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 41,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Ball joint boot twisting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 41,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Ball joint boot twisting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,430 miles

Rear waste water tank brackets heavily corroded. O/S waste water tank bracket broken.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,619 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,798 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 31,485 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,677 miles

Nearside Rear Marker light inoperative

Fail 3 Nov 2016 26,677 miles

Nearside Rear Marker light inoperative

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,787 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,385 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 12,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,359 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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FJ59 DYW is a 2009 Fiat Swift in Blue with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 24,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ59 DYW registered?

FJ59 DYW is a 2009 Fiat Swift, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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