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DY59 CMV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,671 mi
Last recorded133,671 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 CMV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 128,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,371 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 Aug 2022 114,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,723 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 108,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,538 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess os,ns (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,538 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure leaking gases (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheelbearingnot tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess os,ns (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,144 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,704 miles

exhaust catalytic converter bracket broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 80,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box clamp broken (7.1.1)

exhaust catalytic converter bracket broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,310 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,459 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm joint.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 46,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm joint.

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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DY59 CMV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY59 CMV, 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 DY59 CMV registered?

DY59 CMV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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