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DY59 FZS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,338 mi
Last recorded81,338 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,338 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 76,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,363 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 68,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,169 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Park brake efforts low [82/91]17%

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 12 Jun 2023 63,169 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Park brake efforts low [82/91]17%

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and split on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,209 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 50,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,139 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread corner os (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 33,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread corner os (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,845 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

all tyres cracking around tread

rear exhaust box corrodid

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,610 miles

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

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

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 FZS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY59 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

DY59 FZS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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