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DV09 XYZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,359 mi
Last recorded103,359 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 101,919 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKER CASING CORRODED

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 101,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKER CASING CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,744 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR + N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 99,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR + N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,589 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,581 miles

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,923 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND MINOR LEAK

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND MINOR LEAK

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber corrosion to upper ram

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

both door handles damaged but can still be opened

Fail 12 Nov 2019 91,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corrosion to upper ram

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

both door handles damaged but can still be opened

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,854 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust clap carroded broken but still scoure

Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,854 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust clap carroded broken but still scoure

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,599 miles

Offside Front shock absorber mounting washer corroded.

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,599 miles

Offside Front shock absorber mounting washer corroded.

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,905 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 51,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades split at the ends.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 41,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades split at the ends.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 25,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XYZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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