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DN59 TGK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,885 mi
Last recorded88,885 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 TGK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 88,885 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 88,885 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,440 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 84,526 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 82,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,312 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 57,629 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 57,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 53,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil sump very coroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,180 miles

engine oil sump very coroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,492 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,194 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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DN59 TGK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN59 TGK, 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 DN59 TGK registered?

DN59 TGK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is DN59 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 TGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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