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ST59 DHP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 DHP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,333 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting

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

Offside sill damaged

Oil Leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 117,312 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre splitting

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

Offside sill damaged

Oil Leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,177 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency low (18%)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,177 miles

Parking brake efficiency low (18%)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,302 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,302 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,564 miles

OIL WARNING LAMP FLASHING

Fail 27 Nov 2015 86,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,956 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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ST59 DHP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST59 DHP, 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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ST59 DHP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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