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DG59 TKF

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 TKF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,945 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 78,862 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 74,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 74,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,507 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 68,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint clamp corroded/missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

full exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 64,981 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint clamp corroded/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

full exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake on limit

Pass 21 Sep 2019 59,216 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

parking brake on limit

Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,617 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,743 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 50,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,743 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

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 TKF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

DG59 TKF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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