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AP09 DZZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DZZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 100,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 87,124 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,329 miles

Slight oil leak around nsf drive shaft

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ⁸ (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 34,777 miles

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,509 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 29,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,075 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 11,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 11,775 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,109 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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AP09 DZZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZZ, 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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AP09 DZZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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