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DG09 ZBF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 96,280 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 96,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 96,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 84,547 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2016 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2015 70,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 59,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

rear exhaust back box corroded replace asap

Fail 22 May 2014 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

rear exhaust back box corroded replace asap

Pass 1 May 2013 47,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 47,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 35,305 miles

Drivers door handle damaged

Exhaust rearbox deteriorating and leaking

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 35,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door handle damaged

Exhaust rearbox deteriorating and leaking

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

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 ZBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZBF, 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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DG09 ZBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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