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DG09 CSY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,807 mi
Last recorded82,807 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 CSY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 82,807 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 70,036 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 70,036 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 66,175 miles

One centre brake light inop.

Fail 5 May 2022 66,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

One centre brake light inop.

Pass 7 May 2021 55,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,948 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 54,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,702 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,142 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,655 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 20,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CSY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG09 CSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 CSY registered?

DG09 CSY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is DG09 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 CSY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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