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DV09 EAE

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,645 mi
Last recorded97,645 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 EAE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 97,645 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 97,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 93,559 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 93,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,476 miles

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

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

Oil sump pan slight corrosion

Rear Various suspension components light corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2019 83,476 miles

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

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

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

Oil sump pan slight corrosion

Rear Various suspension components light corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,256 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,460 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 52,444 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,034 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 45,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,678 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,678 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise front brake discs are heavily corrodded on inner edges

Advise front offside tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 26,570 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge to 0mm please keep eye on

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 EAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 EAE, 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 EAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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