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AP09 DZT

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,047 mi
Last recorded40,047 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,047 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 36,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 36,421 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 32,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 28,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 28,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 26,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner s/wall has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 24,632 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 24,632 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 23,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1609 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 22,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1609 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (min 1.6mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1609 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 19,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (min 1.6mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1609 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1709 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 18,371 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,795 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 11,366 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 6,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 2,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 1,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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AP09 DZT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AP09 DZT, 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 AP09 DZT registered?

AP09 DZT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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