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DL02 ABY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,549 mi
Last recorded92,549 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 ABY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 92,549 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure OSF (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear shockers corroded OSR

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gear liver defcetive but works

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,155 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,406 miles

all round brakes discs and pads worn

off side rear wheel bearing worn to service excess , to be replaced within 7 days of test due to condition

rear coil springs showing corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,976 miles

recommend brakes linings inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,473 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,954 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 31,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,441 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

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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DL02 ABY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DL02 ABY, 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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DL02 ABY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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