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SW59 DJU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,948 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear box corroded/ outer case breaking away.

Fail 13 Nov 2019 68,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear box corroded/ outer case breaking away.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,059 miles

front exhaust mount corroded away but system still secure

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 28 Nov 2018 60,059 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both rear tyres getting close to legal limits and low on edges

front exhaust mount corroded away but system still secure

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,597 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating , splitting and getting low

handbrake travel

rear axle very rusty

rear coil springs badly corroding

rear exhaust box badly corroding and deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2017 49,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting very low on edges also close to exposing cords

both rear tyres deteriorating , splitting and getting low

handbrake travel

rear axle very rusty

rear coil springs badly corroding

rear exhaust box badly corroding and deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,295 miles

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

Offside Rear brakes sticking slightly

Offside Rear o/s/r handbrake outer cover split

gear selector leaking slightly

rear boot not open from switch /opens with key

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up not leaking

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secured

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,424 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust tailbox clamp corroded

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,525 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 29,524 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,922 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 24,922 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,414 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 DJU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DJU, 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 DJU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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