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DV09 XZR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,138 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 87,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,562 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 83,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 80,687 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 80,686 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,649 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 75,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,659 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded / has minor gas leaks / rear box outer skin flaking off

Front & Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 70,659 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded / has minor gas leaks / rear box outer skin flaking off

Front & Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,320 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 68,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,049 miles

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

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,104 miles

Rear tyres low and perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 50,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres low and perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,232 miles

exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 29 May 2014 26,046 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear handbrake cable casing slightly split.

Nearside wiper blade split on edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear handbrake cable casing slightly split.

Rear axle slightly corroded.

Rear wiper blade slightly split.

Fail 27 May 2014 26,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Front washers poor.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear handbrake cable casing slightly split.

Nearside wiper blade split on edge.

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear handbrake cable casing slightly split.

Rear axle slightly corroded.

Rear wiper blade slightly split.

Pass 24 May 2013 21,251 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 21,251 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 15,698 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 XZR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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