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DG59 ZWX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,408 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 70,034 miles

outer skin corroded rear silencer

Fail 22 Dec 2023 70,034 miles

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

outer skin corroded rear silencer

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 63,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,793 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 53,793 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,580 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 26 Aug 2020 41,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor

Pass 28 May 2019 24,869 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 24,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,952 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 ZWX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

DG59 ZWX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DG59 ZWX safe to buy?

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