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PY59 DVF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,947 mi
Last recorded84,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 DVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,947 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 95,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,281 miles

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2024 93,281 miles

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,713 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,068 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,583 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 69,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 19,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 4,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 3,912 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 3,563 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 3,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 2,876 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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PY59 DVF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 PY59 DVF, 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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What year was PY59 DVF registered?

PY59 DVF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is PY59 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY59 DVF 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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