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SW59 DFU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,747 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 92,747 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BRACKET SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BRACKET SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 87,012 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

suspension rusty front and rear

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,822 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travel a bit long

suspension rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,720 miles

General corrosion on suspension items but not effecting safety

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 74,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex section from engine corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump corroded likely to get worse (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

General corrosion on suspension items but not effecting safety

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,489 miles

Drivers door handle broken but door can still be opened from outside the vehicle 6.2.B.1b

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing Main bean (1.7.3)

Drivers door handle broken but door can still be opened from outside the vehicle 6.2.B.1b

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak at engine sump ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,230 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak at engine sump ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,105 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,105 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,758 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 33,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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.

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What year was SW59 DFU registered?

SW59 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is SW59 DFU safe to buy?

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