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DX09 UAU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,171 mi
Last recorded54,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 UAU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 54,171 miles

rear axle beam corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2026 54,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle beam corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,823 miles

some surface rust on rear axle

Pass 10 May 2024 48,391 miles

rear axle has some light corrosion

Fail 10 May 2024 48,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear axle has some light corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 45,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 42,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,957 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust rubber partially broken and ready to snap off (3 prong)

Rear subframe heavily corroded

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,836 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,515 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,765 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,905 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside daytime running light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,353 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,623 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,295 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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DX09 UAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX09 UAU, 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 DX09 UAU registered?

DX09 UAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is DX09 UAU safe to buy?

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