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DA09 VXL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,753 mi
Last recorded98,753 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 98,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 98,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,437 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper both n/s and o/s, top mounts have play and lift

Fail 8 Nov 2024 87,437 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper both n/s and o/s, top mounts have play and lift

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner surfaces, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s top mountings worn close to limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine around lower crack shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush oth n/s and o/s top bushes deteriorating starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded/weak in places

Fail 6 Nov 2023 76,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission from inner gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner surfaces, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s top mountings worn close to limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine around lower crack shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush oth n/s and o/s top bushes deteriorating starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded/weak in places

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,822 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Bracket snapped (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,026 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 59,026 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable supporting bracket snapped

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 55,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable supporting bracket snapped

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,442 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,146 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 37,146 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 30,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,704 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 16,651 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 11,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,293 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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DA09 VXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXL, 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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DA09 VXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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