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DG59 MFZ

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MFZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 76,200 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,390 miles

Rear axle beam surface corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2022 66,390 miles

Rear axle beam surface corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal squeaky

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2021 56,257 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal squeaky

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,646 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,214 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the sidewall but no cords exposed at time of test

Offside front tyre cracking on the sidewall but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,099 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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DG59 MFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG59 MFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG59 MFZ registered?

DG59 MFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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