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DE09 YXL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,937 mi
Last recorded50,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,937 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 50,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside wearing on the inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 40,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside wearing on the inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,104 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Back box outer corroding

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top bush slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 39,104 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Back box outer corroding

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top bush slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 37,167 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded and spring supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 37,167 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded and spring supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 35,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,323 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,538 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 30,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 27,292 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,250 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 24,250 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,211 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,547 miles

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 wiper blades split at ends but still clearing the screen

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,830 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 YXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

DE09 YXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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