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DU59 LZR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,509 mi
Last recorded66,509 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 LZR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 66,509 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 64,934 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 64,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coil spring corroded All FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 59,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 41,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 25,522 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 29 Aug 2015 25,522 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,157 miles

rear exhuast box outer casing corodid and damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhuast box outer casing corodid and damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,190 miles

exhaust corroded in places

offside front brake sticking

Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,245 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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DU59 LZR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 DU59 LZR, 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 DU59 LZR registered?

DU59 LZR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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