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BT09 DHC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 DHC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 127,414 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 126,918 miles

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

corrosion underneath ( front and rear)

Fail 5 Apr 2025 126,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath ( front and rear)

Pass 6 Apr 2024 126,246 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 123,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 108,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has some play STRONG ADVISE

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,915 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 30 Mar 2019 80,915 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,198 miles

both rear tyres perished.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,722 miles

both rear tyres perished

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Mar 2017 57,707 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,632 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 33,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,795 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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BT09 DHC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT09 DHC, 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 BT09 DHC registered?

BT09 DHC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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