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DG59 ZXM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,313 mi
Last recorded81,313 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,313 miles

(Exhaust rear silencer corroded)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Axle corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,244 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 77,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,181 miles

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

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 37,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,796 miles

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

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 ZXM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

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

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