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DN59 FZR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,584 mi
Last recorded156,584 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 FZR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,584 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle at spring cup seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 156,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle at spring cup seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 152,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 146,897 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Fail 8 Sep 2021 146,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,798 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 142,798 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,073 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 138,072 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 132,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 122,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edges need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust mount deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

day light running fault on dash , but all lights working ok

hand brake quite tight in operation

small slice in n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2016 110,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,840 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 87,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 77,432 miles

centre - rear exhaust join slight blow

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,202 miles

quite alot of oil in and around engine bay

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

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 FZR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN59 FZR, 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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DN59 FZR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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