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DG59 MGZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 94,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,825 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 90,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,438 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,495 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring has been fitted incorrectly. wrong way up

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of the axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of the axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 84,495 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring has been fitted incorrectly. wrong way up

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of the axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of the axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,306 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 81,306 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 78,410 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,161 miles

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

back box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 56,433 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,433 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,861 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,462 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 MGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG59 MGZ, 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 DG59 MGZ registered?

DG59 MGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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