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DY09 MXZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,583 mi
Last recorded72,583 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MXZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 72,583 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Coil spring corroded ALL4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre treads cracking

Offside Rear tyre treads cracking

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back box outer skin corroded

Coil spring corroded ALL4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre treads cracking

Offside Rear tyre treads cracking

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,901 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,058 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,949 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,046 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 68,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,400 miles

rear coil springs rusty.rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2016 39,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch release bearing noisy

rear coil springs rusty.rear axle rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,702 miles

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

both sides handbrake cables outer cover split may start sticking?

cannot see front brake pads thickness look low?

exhaust front pipe outer cover split and back box outer skins badly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,611 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both sides handbrake cables outer cover split may start sticking?

cannot see front brake pads thickness look low?

exhaust front pipe outer cover split and back box outer skins badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 24,852 miles

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

back box corroded

both rear hand brake cable outer covers split

Fail 29 Apr 2014 24,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

back box corroded

both rear hand brake cable outer covers split

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,766 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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DY09 MXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY09 MXZ registered?

DY09 MXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is DY09 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 MXZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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