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DG59 DXO

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,975 mi
Last recorded79,975 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 DXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,984 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,005 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 68,628 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

front brake pads worn , front discs slightly lipped

Fail 24 Jul 2017 55,294 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

front brake pads worn , front discs slightly lipped

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,952 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,952 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,952 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,696 miles

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

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

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

clutch hydraulic fluid on minimum level

nsf tyre perishing

nsr brake very slightly binding

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,966 miles

near side front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,643 miles

Offside rear number plate bulb in-op

Fail 5 Aug 2013 29,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear number plate bulb in-op

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,865 miles

rear bumper loose impact damage n/s

slight corrosion rear exhaust

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 DXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

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

Is DG59 DXO safe to buy?

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