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DG59 ZXH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 75,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING HOLDER ON REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,880 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,515 miles

rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,870 miles

Rear suspension slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2021 42,869 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,932 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 38,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,655 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 11,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 7,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 7,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,019 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 ZXH 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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

DG59 ZXH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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