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DK59 ZWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 ZWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,792 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,379 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 120,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,692 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 117,510 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 117,510 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,228 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 112,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,281 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 109,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,003 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,782 miles

rear exhuast section corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,535 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,012 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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DK59 ZWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK59 ZWJ, 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 DK59 ZWJ registered?

DK59 ZWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DK59 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 ZWJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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