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DU09 TWV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,412 mi
Last recorded71,412 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 TWV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,412 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside REG LAMP DIM

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,083 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 69,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 59,897 miles

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

struts in boot fail to hold the tailgate in the upright position

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,262 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 56,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,694 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 47,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,452 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 44,452 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exh box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,597 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT. REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

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 TWV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWV, 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 DU09 TWV registered?

DU09 TWV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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