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CY59 DRZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 DRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,482 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel More noticeable from drivers side from wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,916 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,678 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,754 miles

Front exhaust flexy has slightly damage

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,483 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear axle bush corroded

engine oil low level

front exhaust flexy has slightly damage

Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,097 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear axle beam & suspension arms corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2019 52,095 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached driveshaft inner joint insecure/where located into gearbox (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear axle beam & suspension arms corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 45,381 miles

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,747 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,502 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,051 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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CY59 DRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CY59 DRZ, 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 CY59 DRZ registered?

CY59 DRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is CY59 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY59 DRZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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