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DG59 TKN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,735 mi
Last recorded110,735 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 TKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 110,735 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 82h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 107,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 107,348 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,060 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 97,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,846 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 91,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,870 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 77,869 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction objects from inside mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 175/65x14 ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 175/65x14 ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box casing corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,411 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,226 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 TKN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TKN, 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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DG59 TKN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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