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DV59 ZWT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,364 mi
Last recorded37,364 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 ZWT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 37,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both saide (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has a lot of surface rust all ares (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offsaide rear brake noise when wheel is rotated

Rear rear seat covered so i could not do a full seat belt inspectoin

Pass 2 Dec 2024 35,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake noise when wheel is rotated

Rear seat covered over so i could not do a full seat and seat belt inspection

Rear subframe has a lot of surface rust

Fail 29 Nov 2024 35,706 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake noise when wheel is rotated

Rear seat covered over so i could not do a full seat and seat belt inspection

Rear subframe has a lot of surface rust

the whole exhaust system very rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2023 33,286 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2023 33,286 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 30,479 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 30,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount cup corroded

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 27,536 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,046 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 25,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 22,536 miles

Nearside washer inop

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 22,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside washer inop

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,343 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 15,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 13,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 12,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 12,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,716 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 8,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 6,819 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 ZWT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV59 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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