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DK59 ZWP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 ZWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 86,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2024 83,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr/osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear brake components corroded

Rear drums noisy, brake force just met, need further investigation

Rear wheel stub axel corroded

back box exhaust damaged, corroded, exhaust joint bracket missing

handbrake needs further investigation, or adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,106 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 75,764 miles

Rear suspension bump stop mountings broken away

Fail 24 Nov 2022 75,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bump stop mountings broken away

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,464 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,022 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,499 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

exhaust backbox and clamp corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 47,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

exhaust backbox and clamp corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,010 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 44,010 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,504 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 43,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres cracking on inner edges but no cords visable

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,740 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on inside edges but no cords visable

front brake discs corroded but pads ok

nearside rear shock absorber bush perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,047 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

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 ZWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 ZWP, 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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DK59 ZWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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