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DF09 BZH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 BZH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 78,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,729 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 63,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,470 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded and shock absorbers

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,390 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,169 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,319 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 33,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 24,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,673 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 19,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DF09 BZH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZH, 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

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What year was DF09 BZH registered?

DF09 BZH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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