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DU09 TXE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 63,732 miles

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2025 62,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (10.1 (f))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,001 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,567 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 57,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,280 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 45,078 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 45,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,795 miles

Airbox breather slightly cracked.

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

Offside front washer jet slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear exhaust backbox slightly 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 TXE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

DU09 TXE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is DU09 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 TXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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