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DV09 HDJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,190 mi
Last recorded110,190 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 HDJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,190 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,331 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,835 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 87,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 87,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,265 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 79,265 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,164 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 74,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,984 miles

coil spring corroded x 2 rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,979 miles

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

coil spring corroded x 2 rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop insecure

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,155 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust box heavy corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,154 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

emissions borderline

engine management light flashing

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust box heavy corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,153 miles

brake discs rusty

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2012 51,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs rusty,

rear silencer heavily 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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DV09 HDJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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