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DV09 AYJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 AYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,362 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 67,350 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,184 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm, please monitor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 60,559 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,720 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 54,720 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective still clears the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,527 miles

oil leak

Front brake discs worn

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 44,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Front brake discs worn

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe ferule corroded ( marked in yellow chalk )

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,490 miles

r/n/s tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,135 miles

nsf 175/65/14 tyre edge wear

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 15,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,545 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 AYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV09 AYJ, 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 AYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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