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CP09 DVK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,555 mi
Last recorded99,555 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 DVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 99,555 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect top mount slight play too (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components all corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2024 96,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect top mount slight play too (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components all corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GBOX SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 90,589 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,788 miles

Note! Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,788 miles

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

Note! Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,629 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2018 75,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,914 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded but not weakened

Fail 4 Oct 2014 49,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

handbrake cables damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

handbrake cables damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,319 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 DVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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