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DA59 FJZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,500 mi
Last recorded48,500 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 FJZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 48,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 42,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 41,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,922 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame Covered in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 32,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,837 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 25,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,001 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 15,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,843 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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DA59 FJZ 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 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 FJZ, 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 DA59 FJZ registered?

DA59 FJZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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