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DG09 YZW

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,059 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))

Pass 7 May 2025 50,404 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,776 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 45,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 45,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda Reading Too High (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 43,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,051 miles

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension axle

Pass 4 Dec 2020 38,749 miles

Rear Lower corrosion to rear axle

Fail 4 Dec 2020 38,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,653 miles

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,484 miles

Rear axle beam has light corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre, perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre, perished

Offside Front Outer tyre, perished

Rear axle has surface corrosion

tyre, perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres all round perished

Fail 14 Dec 2016 30,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres all round perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,200 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,330 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 YZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

DG09 YZW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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