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DU59 LZV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,827 mi
Last recorded36,827 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 36,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 31,484 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 29,109 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 17,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 13,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 13,000 miles

Gear box oil leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Box Outer Skin corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 12,999 miles

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

Gear box oil leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Box Outer Skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil misting on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

clutch pedal noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2019 11,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf. nsf tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded / splitting. .

Pass 4 Aug 2018 11,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 11,205 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 10,577 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 9,947 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to split and corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,167 miles

damage on nearside outer sill

Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 7,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,755 miles

boot catch very stiff border line

drivers veiw boder line (near side wash jet not working but of side still clearing screen )

near side outer sill has damage

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 LZV 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 88.2%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

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

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