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DG59 ZXO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,993 mi
Last recorded83,993 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 83,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,401 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 78,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,169 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,334 miles

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

baffles in exhaust rear box breaking up

offside front top suspension mount corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 67,136 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad looks bent (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 64,455 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 64,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 10 Sep 2016 58,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,036 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Rear Exhaust Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,107 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 ZXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG59 ZXO registered?

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

Is DG59 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 ZXO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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