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DG59 TLZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 144,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 144,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 143,604 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle corroded o/s and n/s spring mounting arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,903 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside - Top Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside - Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 134,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 126,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,171 miles

exhaust rearbox corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,170 miles

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

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

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,629 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

DG59 TLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is DG59 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 TLZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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