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DV09 DXD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 DXD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,720 miles

Coolant leak evidence around engine bay ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

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

n/s/f drl inop

Fail 10 Aug 2023 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop broken off and fouling coil spring (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

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

n/s/f drl inop

Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 67,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,079 miles

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Fail 16 Dec 2020 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,106 miles

outer exhaust skin split

Fail 11 Dec 2019 60,106 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

outer exhaust skin split

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,718 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,199 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 56,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,027 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

wear in front brake discs

Fail 6 May 2016 49,027 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,348 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 43,348 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,903 miles

all 4 tyres cracking.but not showing any cored.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,269 miles

sidewalls perished on all 4 tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,426 miles

sidewalls perished on all four tyres

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 DXD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc 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 DXD, 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 DV09 DXD registered?

DV09 DXD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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