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DY59 FZP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FZP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,595 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 91,056 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,907 miles

Front exhaust front flexible section deteriorating.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 88,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust front flexible section deteriorating.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,239 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 84,230 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,899 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 77,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,707 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,915 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 65,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,670 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack,nearside rear also starting to wear uneven - suggest replacement soon.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,731 miles

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,666 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 46,663 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,264 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 39,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,315 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 28,315 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,780 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 FZP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FZP, 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 FZP registered?

DY59 FZP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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