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DG59 TLK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 94,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear drum corroded

rear suspension component corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2026 94,545 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear drum corroded

rear suspension component corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2026 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side flexible brakes hoses mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side & corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear stub axle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,064 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed leaking & corroded (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side flexible brakes hoses mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side & corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear stub axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive only just passed recommend repair!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 89,901 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive only just passed recommend repair!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,825 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 78,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,972 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,416 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust system coroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 54,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Leaking from drum (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust system coroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,052 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,906 miles

offside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Fail 16 Nov 2013 33,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 1 Dec 2012 22,944 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 TLK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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