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DN09 VFM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VFM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 99,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shocker top mount rubber worn

Fail 29 Jan 2026 99,888 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shocker top mount rubber worn

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 92,056 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 92,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 84,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,292 miles

Minor engine oil leak

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

Nearside dipped beam image is deteriorated

Nearside front (Main beam/ DRL) light assembly is damage & knocked inside front bumper...still visible from front

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on edges / centre tread depth @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn out of shape, tread depth @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front suspension arm (rear bush) bonding is partially detached

Offside rear coil spring & shocker corroded no visible leaks

Rear exhaust pipe is corroded, slight gas leak at pipe joint, rear silencer outer skin is badly corroded

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Slight coolant leak from radiator hose

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,247 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 51,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,491 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 47,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,662 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators and wearing unevenly

damage to n/s/ door and outer sill

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,662 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators and wearing unevenly

damage to n/s/ door and outer sill

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,803 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,463 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust carroded

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 VFM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN09 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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