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DV59 CWZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,433 mi
Last recorded96,433 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 CWZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 96,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,120 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,719 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 81,708 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,083 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm excesivley worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 75,081 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm excesivley worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,248 miles

Both handbrake cables, outer casings split

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,486 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 44,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box corroded

both frount tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,734 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)

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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DV59 CWZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV59 CWZ, 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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DV59 CWZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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