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DU09 DYT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 DYT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 108,579 miles

Front Both subframe support beams slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 108,569 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both subframe support beams slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakehose and handbrake cable slightly insecure, mount corroded/broken

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 106,593 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 106,589 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2024 102,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,615 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 98,613 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 94,981 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.08 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 91,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,452 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,352 miles

Offside Rear handbrake outer casing broken

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,820 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 78,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,654 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,681 miles

o/s door handle insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,692 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavy corrsion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,311 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,310 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DU09 DYT 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 62.5%.

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 DU09 DYT, 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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DU09 DYT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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