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DN09 MWK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,441 mi
Last recorded86,441 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 MWK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 86,441 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2024 80,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 72,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 65,914 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 577,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,318 miles

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

rear exhaust box very rusty and deteriorated

surface rust on rear beam axle

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,614 miles

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

both rear top shock absorber bushes slightly split and have slight movement

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,614 miles

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

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

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

both rear top shock absorber bushes slightly split and have slight movement

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi broke not blowing at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2015 48,073 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi broke not blowing at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,066 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 35,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,556 miles

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

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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DN09 MWK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN09 MWK, 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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DN09 MWK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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