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DN59 FZF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,502 mi
Last recorded82,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 FZF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 82,502 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,083 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,245 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,710 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated and clamp missing

Sump corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 78,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated and clamp missing

Sump corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 75,801 miles

Nearside Front nsf bottom arm rear bush is worn

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2018 69,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,862 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 61,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,791 miles

Front front number plate deteriorated slightly

Offside Front osf bottom ball joint dust cover perrished

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,253 miles

Front discs pitted - STRONG ADVISE

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,348 miles

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

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

front brakes only just met front brake imbalance

Fail 12 Nov 2012 23,348 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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DN59 FZF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 DN59 FZF, 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 DN59 FZF registered?

DN59 FZF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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