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FY59 DFO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DFO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 85,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,543 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

front radiator support mount slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 80,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,726 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened from sub frame to front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,086 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 70,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,689 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 64,689 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear sub frame has been wax-oiled

Rear wiper blade damage

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 53,089 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear sub frame has been wax-oiled

Rear wiper blade damage

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,395 miles

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components/axle,and box/tail exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,711 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and beginning to corrode (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,841 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

rusty exhaust

rusty rear axle

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,657 miles

rear exhaust section rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,363 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 27,363 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,574 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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FY59 DFO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY59 DFO, 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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FY59 DFO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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