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DE09 GWV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 GWV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle corroded throughout underside including all suspension and axle components

Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,111 miles

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

clutch pedal loose

Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,093 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 51,093 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 41,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,196 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,826 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 36,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2014 24,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,893 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

nearside front washer jet in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2013 19,893 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

nearside front washer jet in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,665 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)

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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DE09 GWV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE09 GWV, 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 DE09 GWV registered?

DE09 GWV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DE09 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 GWV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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