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FY59 DFU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,484 mi
Last recorded41,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 41,484 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 41,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 31,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 24,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 21,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 18,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,080 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 17,077 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,703 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 15,700 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 14,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 10,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2014 7,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 5,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 3,934 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 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY59 DFU, 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 FY59 DFU?

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What year was FY59 DFU registered?

FY59 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is FY59 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 DFU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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