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DS09 FWL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,876 mi
Last recorded112,876 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 112,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 112,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 105,918 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear's (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,307 miles

Offside Rear brake imbalance 29%

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer offside and nearside outer sills slight damage

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside parking brake effort just met requirements

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 84,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,744 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,739 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,792 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,681 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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DS09 FWL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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