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DG09 YZM

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,048 mi
Last recorded48,048 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,048 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 48,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024
Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,312 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 44,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,747 miles

General Corrosion on Under body Components

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 42,747 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Corrosion on Under body Components

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,073 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 40,073 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,184 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,552 miles

Nearside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Wheel caps fitted at the time of tested, unable to check both front brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,284 miles

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 9 Mar 2012 21,129 miles

engine breather hose split and leaking oil and fumes

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 YZM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

DG09 YZM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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