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DG09 CPZ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,593 mi
Last recorded82,593 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 CPZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 82,593 miles

Offside 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 11 Feb 2025 80,835 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 77,539 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension very rusty,wants lubricating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both head lamps going dull,wants polishing.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,666 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 69,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,530 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear backbox deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,502 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2019 52,490 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 41,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 27,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,070 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 23,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,656 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust

water in n/s rear lamp

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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DG09 CPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG09 CPZ, 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 DG09 CPZ registered?

DG09 CPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DG09 CPZ safe to buy?

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