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DU09 MVA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,104 mi
Last recorded72,104 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 MVA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corrosion

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,102 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corrosion

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,218 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,956 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,999 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust, back box corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust, back box corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,548 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2018 60,547 miles

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

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

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,504 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 52,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,840 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,481 miles

front tyres

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2012 9,466 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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DU09 MVA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU09 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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