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DY59 FZH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FZH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 71,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both screen wash (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,915 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 65,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Washer pump not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,067 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 62,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 58,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,131 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 54,131 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,004 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shockers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 52,004 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber bush detached (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shockers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,027 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF LOWER SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST REAR BOX OUTER SKIN VERY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 44,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORD (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREADS LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SLIGHT MISTING (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear TAIL BOX VERY CORRODE AROUND OUTER SKIN BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,966 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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DY59 FZH 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 DY59 FZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 FZH registered?

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

Is DY59 FZH safe to buy?

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