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DG59 YNS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 78,042 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,871 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 71,869 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,081 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 66,079 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective O/E (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,168 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 59,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 39,017 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,127 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension cross member.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,498 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,809 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Aug 2016 19,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,726 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,656 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 14,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs inner side slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,577 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 YNS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

DG59 YNS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is DG59 YNS safe to buy?

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