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DY09 MXL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,189 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 90,185 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy blowing and join to rear box hanger also broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mounting holed as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured close to coil spring (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,380 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 80,353 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,573 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,648 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 14 Mar 2018 51,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,784 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 35,778 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,543 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 30,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,362 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,389 miles

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 18,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

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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DY09 MXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DY09 MXL, 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 DY09 MXL registered?

DY09 MXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is DY09 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 MXL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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