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DA59 ZSY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 ZSY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 92,624 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car corroded in parts

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear back box outer sleave corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,062 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 80,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,476 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,794 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 77,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,807 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,551 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,866 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,423 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust Backbox corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,366 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 55,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,114 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 47,114 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,071 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 37,760 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 28,244 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seats fitted o/s and n/s but not secured with belts

o/s day running light inopp

Fail 2 Jan 2013 28,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seats fitted o/s and n/s but not secured with belts

o/s day running light inopp

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 ZSY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA59 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

DA59 ZSY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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