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DG09 CTF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,383 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 111,383 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 104,452 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 100,119 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF+OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF Bottom Arm Ball Joint Covers Perished (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded NSR+OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 100,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low OSF+NSF (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded NSF+OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF Bottom Arm Ball Joint Covers Perished (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded NSR+OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 95,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 93,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 90,332 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,304 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders of tread

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2016 87,304 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders of tread

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,703 miles

Both front brake discs have minor pitting

Both rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes have slight play

Both rear tyres have heavy cracking on the sidewalls

Nearside rear brake flexi hose mounting bracket broken, flexi hose still secure

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,261 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,261 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded

Headlamp aim too high (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 CTF is a 2009 Fiat 500 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 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 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

DG09 CTF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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