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DA09 OPT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 OPT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 88,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 84,589 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,259 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,887 miles

both door handles insecure but does not effect function

Fail 2 Jan 2020 78,885 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both door handles insecure but does not effect function

Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,219 miles

both door handles adrift ,outer

Fail 7 Jan 2019 70,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both door handles adrift ,outer

Pass 13 Jan 2018 63,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 63,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,552 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,649 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,861 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 46,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box coroded exhaust clamp missing/ coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,135 miles

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

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

rear silencer slight deterioration

wheels off inspection front brakes

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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DA09 OPT 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 63.2%.

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 DA09 OPT, 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 DA09 OPT registered?

DA09 OPT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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