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SW59 DHL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,019 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 7 Oct 2019 55,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 55,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,260 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,677 miles

exhaust and front bracket

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2014 42,846 miles

exhaust deteriorated / front exhaust bracket / o/s washer jet

Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust

Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,331 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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SW59 DHL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW59 DHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW59 DHL registered?

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

Is SW59 DHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 DHL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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