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DE09 RZU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,884 mi
Last recorded108,884 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,884 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

General corrosion to underside and fuel tank strap

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 108,881 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Corrosion to rear axle

General corrosion to underside and fuel tank strap

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

Rear brake drum corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,591 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,655 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 79,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 69,772 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 79,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2018 69,072 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 59,370 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 59,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 50,381 miles

front discs worn and corroding

Fail 7 May 2015 49,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 38,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 23,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 19,914 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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DE09 RZU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 RZU, 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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DE09 RZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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