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DV09 AYH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 AYH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,844 miles

rear axal corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026 128,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axal corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 120,746 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 120,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal loose

Fail 13 Feb 2024 107,016 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal loose

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front strut top mount corroded

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket loose

Oil leak, but not excessive sump, also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 103,753 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front strut top mount corroded

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket loose

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive sump, also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL SUMP PAN (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,070 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL SUMP PAN (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,641 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,284 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread wear very uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box is starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,380 miles

Front suspect exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses ( noticeable when engine running from cold)

Nearside Front corrosion present on upper suspension mounting component

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front corrosion present on upper suspension mounting component

Offside Front suspect brake hose slightly twisted/incorrectly routed

Rear corrosion present on offside and nearside rear coil springs (lower)

Rear exhaust component deteriorated (corrosion)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2016 54,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 30,179 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,129 miles

all tyres slight perished !!!!

Fail 16 Apr 2013 17,007 miles

All tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls.

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,007 miles

All tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls.

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,414 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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DV09 AYH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV09 AYH, 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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DV09 AYH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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