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DE59 DRZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,998 mi
Last recorded47,998 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,880 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 47,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,246 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 47,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corrosion to spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 44,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 44,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,913 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 41,913 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,595 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2019 35,595 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,251 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

front day time running lights not working.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,277 miles

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,049 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 16,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,852 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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DE59 DRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE59 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.

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What year was DE59 DRZ registered?

DE59 DRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 DRZ safe to buy?

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