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DV09 XYJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 79,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,735 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 73,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 71,405 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel slight bind

rear axal corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 70,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel slight bind

rear axal corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount,advise (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

Nearside Rear wheel has some grab,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 67,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount,advise (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

Nearside Rear wheel has some grab,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,697 miles

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,250 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 XYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV09 XYJ registered?

DV09 XYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is DV09 XYJ safe to buy?

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