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DS09 EFY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,161 mi
Last recorded60,161 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EFY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 60,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust front flex slight leak

front subframe extensions slight corrosion

nearside front upper spring plate corroded

offside and nearside front shock absorber legs corroded

rear axle beam slight corrosion

rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2025 59,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear wearing inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear shocks slight corrosion

offside front tyre slight perishing to tread

parking brake slight travel

rear axle beam corroded

unable to inspect full length of brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2024 59,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount defective

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2024 59,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount defective

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 54,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 52,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Free play upper mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,185 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop detatched

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 May 2018 45,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,893 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,686 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,686 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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DS09 EFY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DS09 EFY, 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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DS09 EFY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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