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DE09 XCB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XCB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

engine as a miss fire at low idl

Pass 6 Sep 2024 89,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNT BROKE

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 87,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside washer jet blocked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear reverse light not working

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 Aug 2023 87,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside washer jet blocked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear reverse light not working

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,350 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,350 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,357 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 71,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,079 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,928 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracking on outer shoulders

rear silencer deteriorated

slighgt uneven front brake application

Fail 27 Jun 2017 51,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracking on outer shoulders

rear silencer deteriorated

slighgt uneven front brake application

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,917 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,412 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,007 miles

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

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 deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 11,748 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 XCB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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