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DN09 VGG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,461 mi
Last recorded85,461 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VGG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 85,461 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,973 miles

O/S/F BUMPSTOP AND DUST COVER MISSING

Fail 7 Mar 2024 78,972 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength AXLE HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/F BUMPSTOP AND DUST COVER MISSING

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,662 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 69,662 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,582 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 69,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

boot not opening

Fail 23 Jul 2020 68,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

boot not opening

Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,805 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 51,399 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both devoid of tread to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring lower mounts (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box exc. corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 37,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rear box ecx. corroded to outer skin only

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,216 miles

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

exhaust rear box ecx. corroded to outer skin only

Pass 9 May 2014 28,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2014 28,863 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 23,492 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,700 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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DN09 VGG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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