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DY09 NXB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,644 mi
Last recorded71,644 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 NXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 71,644 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,569 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 70,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (steered) Axel only just met requirements (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to silencer clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 66,576 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer skin is corroded but no leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded and clamp missing

Fail 27 Feb 2023 63,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded and clamp missing

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 58,582 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs badly worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 50,860 miles

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected handbrake cable broken (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 44,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,163 miles

exhaust system is badly corroded but not holed or blowing

Fail 5 Feb 2019 41,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on outer wall, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is badly corroded but not holed or blowing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 40,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,275 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,150 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust back box

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,138 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 NXB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 DY09 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

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

Is DY09 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 NXB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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