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DA59 EHZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,374 mi
Last recorded81,374 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 EHZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 81,374 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear fixed beam axle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,324 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2.0 mm / 175.65 t14 (5.2.3 (e))

corroded exhaust

corroded rear axle

Fail 27 Nov 2024 80,323 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2.0 mm / 175.65 t14 (5.2.3 (e))

corroded exhaust

corroded rear axle

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,559 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))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2022 79,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has additional play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant on minimum

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

front exhaust hanger corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box clamp missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 73,167 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2019 62,872 miles

Rear corrosion to rear axle

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 60,065 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S O/S FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR AND GETTING LOW

Fail 24 May 2018 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S O/S FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR AND GETTING LOW

Pass 30 May 2017 58,184 miles

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 58,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 56,870 miles

both rear tyres are started to perish

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 55,318 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 May 2014 51,085 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,345 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,345 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,604 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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DA59 EHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA59 EHZ, 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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DA59 EHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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