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DG09 YZZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,307 mi
Last recorded72,307 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 72,307 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 72,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,220 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 63,218 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,747 miles

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

front tyre tread edges worn

Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,804 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 42,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 39,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 35,399 miles

Coolant leak above engine bellhousing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 35,399 miles

Coolant leak above engine bellhousing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 20 Apr 2017 26,390 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,244 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,796 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 12,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,557 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 YZZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

DG09 YZZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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