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DG09 CSU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 CSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 95,958 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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,484 miles

Offside Front outer door handle loose

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

air intake pipe rattling/loose

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

air filter pipe rattling at front

breather pipe split at air filter box

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,819 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine breather pipe split and slight leak of oil

Fail 3 Mar 2021 74,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily cracking and 13yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily cracking and 13yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine breather pipe split and slight leak of oil

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

rear axle corroeded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,077 miles

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

Offside drivers door handle deteriorated but working

Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,077 miles

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))

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

Offside drivers door handle deteriorated but working

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,648 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 51,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,618 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2016 27,771 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 21,587 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,709 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 26 Feb 2013 13,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,872 miles

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 CSU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DG09 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

DG09 CSU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is DG09 CSU safe to buy?

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