CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF09 AXO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,730 mi
Last recorded39,730 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 AXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,730 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 39,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

coolant leak

front exhaust bracket broken but secure

rear exhaust corroded

wipers slight streaking

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

coolant leak

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 37,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

coolant leak

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,116 miles

NS rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

rear tyres poor condition - tread splitting

rear wiper worn away

Fail 2 Oct 2017 37,116 miles

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

NS rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

rear tyres poor condition - tread splitting

rear wiper worn away

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,960 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 16 Sep 2016 34,960 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc grooved and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Offside Front Inner brake disc grooved and corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,613 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,088 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 25,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,625 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 22,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,331 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

slight corrosion at rear silencer and slight leak at joint

Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn inner edges

slight corrosion at rear silencer and slight leak at joint

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF09 AXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DF09 AXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF09 AXO?

You can check the full history of DF09 AXO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF09 AXO registered?

DF09 AXO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is DF09 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF09 AXO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF09 AXO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF09 AXO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.