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DG59 ZXC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,104 mi
Last recorded120,104 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,104 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 120,101 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,641 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,618 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken away

Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken away

Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Fail 2 Oct 2017 86,176 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,092 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013

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

rear exhaust section has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,771 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 ZXC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

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

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