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G16 DGS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 DGS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,359 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,406 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,454 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,859 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 64,996 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,971 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,295 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 56,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,866 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,866 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside day running light not working.

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,874 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 34,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 34,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,857 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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G16 DGS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G16 DGS, 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 G16 DGS registered?

G16 DGS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is G16 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 DGS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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