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DG59 UTW

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,379 mi
Last recorded40,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UTW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,379 miles

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

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

rear axle beam very rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2025 40,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,496 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 36,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 36,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 33,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 33,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,882 miles

slight leak from O/S/F shock absorber

Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,888 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,833 miles

front tyres and o/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 15,073 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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DG59 UTW is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG59 UTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG59 UTW registered?

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

Is DG59 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 UTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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