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DOT 913W

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 913W
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,078 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 92,568 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 92,564 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,126 miles

Front slight play in both top strut bearings

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat on rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,874 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal lower spring seat on axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat on rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,221 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,321 miles

Rear handbrake cables outers starting to split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,326 miles

Front exhaust mount support broken

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,840 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play "lift" at offside front leg top mount

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,023 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 36,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,461 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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DOT 913W is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DOT 913W, 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 DOT 913W registered?

DOT 913W is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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