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DV09 XYT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,660 mi
Last recorded115,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,060 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 107,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,281 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

reverse light inop

Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 96,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,519 miles

Hand brake efficiency just achieved 16%

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 83,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,648 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,727 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Day running light not working

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,728 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 47,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 May 2015 47,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,751 miles

n.s.f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear back box in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,375 miles

n/s front tyre in poor condition

o/s front tyre has two nails in it also in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2013 22,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre in poor condition

o/s front tyre has two nails in it also in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,676 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 XYT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

DV09 XYT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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