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CP09 DTZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,703 mi
Last recorded122,703 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 DTZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 122,703 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 122,656 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 122,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 118,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Front clutch pedal loose

Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 113,674 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 108,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 93,779 miles

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

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

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

rear axle beam rusty

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,959 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle beam rusty

rear exhaust box and clamps corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,769 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

corrosion on offside and nearside rear coil spring housings

excessive movement at clutch pedal

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight lift offside and nearside front struts

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,135 miles

EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT CLUTCH PEDAL

REAR AXLE COIL SPRING HOUSING RUSTY

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

SLIGHT LIFT FRONT STRUTS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,465 miles

corrosion on offside and nearside coil spring housings

excess side movement at clutch pedal

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

nearside rear suspension buffer insecure

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

rear wiper blade defective

slight lift in offside front top shocker mount

Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,465 miles

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

corrosion on offside and nearside coil spring housings

excess side movement at clutch pedal

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

nearside rear suspension buffer insecure

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

rear wiper blade defective

slight lift in offside front top shocker mount

Pass 13 May 2014 60,648 miles

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

Oil leak

minor damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

offside front shocker has slight lift in top bush

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 May 2013 54,062 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 39,310 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

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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CP09 DTZ 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP09 DTZ, 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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CP09 DTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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