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DE09 RZM

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,079 mi
Last recorded56,079 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RZM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,079 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 55,998 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting / axle beam area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 53,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 52,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,848 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 49,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 47,556 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 47,554 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is corroded and leaking and the outer is falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall both sides split and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 45,474 miles

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

daytime running lights not working

excessive cracking/splits noted to nsf tyre on side walls not down to cords bur would advise replacement

rear exhaust box corroded

surface corrosion noted to rear axle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,008 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

side wall damage to nsf tyre

surface corrosion noted to rear axle

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,744 miles

corrosion noted to rear axle around axle spring cups

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,941 miles

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm bushs

Fail 5 Apr 2017 33,938 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)

cracks noted to rear tyres

nsr tyre close to limit

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm bushs

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,675 miles

cracks noted to rear tyres

front brake pads low

nsf tyre on legal; limit

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

osf tyre worn below limit of 1,6mm on edges but STEP tread

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,577 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,156 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,156 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre has a cut in its outer sidewall

rear silencer corroded and flakeing

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 RZM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE09 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

DE09 RZM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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