CarVerify

Free Car Check

D4 VLF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,771 mi
Last recorded100,771 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VLF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 86,358 miles

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

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,878 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,932 miles

front and rear road springs corroded

front discs have some grooving and corrosion

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

nsf shockabsorber has slight leak around seal

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear washer inop

slight buckle on nsr alloy wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front and rear road springs corroded

front discs have some grooving and corrosion

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

nsf shockabsorber has slight leak around seal

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear washer inop

slight buckle on nsr alloy wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,191 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 57,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,197 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front discs corroded and grooved

osr tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded through outer skin and hanging down

rear os handbrake outer cable corroded and split but still working ok

slight buckle on both ns wheels

some curb damage to osf outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,458 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D4 VLF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D4 VLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D4 VLF?

You can check the full history of D4 VLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D4 VLF registered?

D4 VLF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is D4 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 VLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D4 VLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D4 VLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.