CarVerify

Free Car Check

G18 DGJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,888 mi
Last recorded79,888 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DGJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 74,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,144 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perishing between treads

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perishing between treads

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 40,539 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 39,131 miles

offside rear while tight when rotated

rear silencer heat shield corroded

under body components obscured by under guard

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system is heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,284 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,088 miles

exhaust tail section is heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,793 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G18 DGJ 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 83.3%.

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 G18 DGJ, 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

How do I check the history of G18 DGJ?

You can check the full history of G18 DGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G18 DGJ registered?

G18 DGJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is G18 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 DGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G18 DGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G18 DGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.