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DG59 DXK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,970 mi
Last recorded52,970 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 DXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 52,970 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 51,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 47,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 47,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 44,350 miles

offside front top mount plate corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2022 44,348 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front top mount plate corroded

offside rear parking brake/footbrake efforts low

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 40,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 38,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD / SIDEWALL CUT 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 34,664 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,158 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2018 30,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge and cracking

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,926 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 26,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 24,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Top mount corroded away (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,771 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both Spring cups (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 18,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,184 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,414 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have small cracks on edges of tread

o/s rear brake sticking not showing in rbt test

slight corrosion rear silencer

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,748 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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DG59 DXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG59 DXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG59 DXK registered?

DG59 DXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DG59 DXK safe to buy?

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