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DS09 LRF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,167 mi
Last recorded76,167 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,167 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 73,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,968 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,233 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer door handle poor in operation

Fail 26 Mar 2021 69,233 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer door handle poor in operation

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,531 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone [rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer door handle poor in operation

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,714 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 58,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 46,781 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corrodded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake cable support brackets broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,090 miles

both rear & offside front tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Jun 2014 28,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres sidewalls perished & splitting

Pass 29 May 2013 19,643 miles

front and rear tyres sidewalls perishing

offside outer door handle damaged but still operational

Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,659 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 LRF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LRF, 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 DS09 LRF registered?

DS09 LRF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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