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FE59 DZC

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DZC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 105,311 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,166 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,324 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 97,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,784 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR CANNOT TURN WHEELS (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,213 miles

both sides front top suspension mounts have lift when vehicle jacked up

osr flexi hose handbrake cable mounting corroded

osr number plate light dim

osr tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2020 86,212 miles

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

both sides front top suspension mounts have lift when vehicle jacked up

osr flexi hose handbrake cable mounting corroded

osr number plate light dim

osr tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,126 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable flexi mount broken corroded

both sides front suspension mounts have lift play when vehicle jacked up

front exhaust mounting on gearbox corroded broken

os inner door handle sticky

Fail 29 Jan 2019 136,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake cable flexi mount broken corroded

boot opens on start up

both sides front suspension mounts have lift play when vehicle jacked up

broken wires in boot shut

front exhaust mounting on gearbox corroded broken

os inner door handle sticky

rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,833 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,833 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,806 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2014 43,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,527 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 35,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,330 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FE59 DZC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE59 DZC, 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 FE59 DZC registered?

FE59 DZC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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