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CX59 DMZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,962 mi
Last recorded129,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 DMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 129,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,773 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken but system is still adequately supported

Front subframe to bumper support panel corroded.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,828 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 109,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,015 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2019 92,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 84,980 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 84,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,550 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,405 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 64,405 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,226 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 33,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,341 miles

advise deterioration on rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,024 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,024 miles

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

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

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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CX59 DMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX59 DMZ, 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 CX59 DMZ registered?

CX59 DMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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