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ML59 DDJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,188 mi
Last recorded105,188 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 DDJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,926 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 93,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,241 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 90,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,955 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,935 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 56,935 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,305 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil cap missing

Fail 3 Oct 2017 47,267 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil cap missing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,873 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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ML59 DDJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML59 DDJ, 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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ML59 DDJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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