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DF09 EYG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,363 mi
Last recorded47,363 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 47,333 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured spring mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring mounting holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 43,610 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust deterioated

Pass 1 Feb 2024 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n\s ad o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 31,502 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 31,502 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 26,999 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 26,999 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 21,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear back box casing deterioated

Rear x2 tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2021 21,686 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear back box casing deterioated

Rear x2 tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2019 17,379 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Rear back box casing deterioated

Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 11,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 8,122 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 6,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,401 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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DF09 EYG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EYG, 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 DF09 EYG registered?

DF09 EYG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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