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SW59 DFN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,918 mi
Last recorded69,918 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DFN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,918 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2024 63,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,613 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

general under body and component corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,236 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 45,235 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,096 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 42,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,786 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 39,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 36,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 36,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,241 miles

Both rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly worn

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,809 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,502 miles

Centre Front sump pan leaking oil

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front rad leaking water

Fail 21 Dec 2015 24,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Centre Front sump pan leaking oil

Offside Front Outer Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front rad leaking water

Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,501 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 16,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 12,343 miles

boot handle inop

Fail 19 Dec 2012 12,252 miles

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

boot handle inop

breather pipe split

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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SW59 DFN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW59 DFN, 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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SW59 DFN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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