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SM59 DZV

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DZV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,906 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake meets requirements but needs adjustment

Pass 5 Aug 2024 103,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (both sides)(inner and outer) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,573 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED ACROSS BULK HEAD (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BELOW GEARBOX MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PART OF AXLE BEAM VERY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BELOW ENGINE MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PART OF AXLE BEAM VERY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM VERY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,910 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG BELOW BATTERY TRAY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PART OF CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG BELOW ENGINE MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PART OF CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 93,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG BELOW BATTERY TRAY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PART OF CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG BELOW ENGINE MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PART OF CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,269 miles

Exhaust mounting defective snapped bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall also starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible gear lever selector housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion throughout underside of car including suspension and subframes

Fail 12 Aug 2021 88,267 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (sump rusty possible hole) (possible crank seal leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective snapped bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall also starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible gear lever selector housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion throughout underside of car including suspension and subframes

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,580 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened PART OF AXLE BEAM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened PART OF AXLE BEAM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 84,580 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened PART OF AXLE BEAM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened PART OF AXLE BEAM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,001 miles

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 10 Aug 2018 72,131 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre soft

Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,422 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear coil spring lower cup rusty

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

Offside Front Outer day light bulb not working

Offside Rear Lower rear coil spring lower cup rusty

Offside Rear Outer brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever has free play (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear coil spring lower cup rusty

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

Offside Front Outer day light bulb not working

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower rear coil spring lower cup rusty

Offside Rear Outer brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever has free play (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2015 55,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust badly corroded at clamps and back box

oil leak from nearside drive shaft into gearbox

Fail 7 Nov 2014 44,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust badly corroded at clamps and back box

oil leak from nearside drive shaft into gearbox

Fail 8 Nov 2013 34,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

day time running light fault on dash

o/s/f tyre close to wearbands and wearing on outer edge slightly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,511 miles

day time running light fault on dash

o/s/f tyre close to wearbands and wearing on outer edge slightly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,732 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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SM59 DZV is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM59 DZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM59 DZV is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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