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SM59 DZP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,994 mi
Last recorded127,994 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DZP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 127,994 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 108,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 107,327 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,002 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 100,002 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,196 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 87,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,782 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,782 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 77,639 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,852 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer deteriorated and clamp corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer deteriorated and clamp corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play within steering arm ball joint within rack (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shock absorber top bushes stressed

offside front tyre - deep cut on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or chord

Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play within steering arm ball joint within rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock absorber top bushes stressed

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre - deep cut on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or chord

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,874 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 48,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,151 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 9 Oct 2012 29,212 miles

n/s/r top shocker bush slightly split

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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SM59 DZP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM59 DZP, 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 SM59 DZP registered?

SM59 DZP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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