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DY09 NXE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 103,961 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,595 miles

vehicle is fully undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2024 103,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axel corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 98,560 miles

clutch pedal loos

Fail 19 May 2023 98,452 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal loos

Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,481 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 85,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 80,464 miles

oil low one and a half litres added

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 80,464 miles

oil low one and a half litres added

slight gear box oil leak

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2017 70,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 70,719 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald on inside edge and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer clamp broken but system secure at time of test

Fail 27 May 2016 58,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald on inside edge and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer clamp broken but system secure at time of test

rear wiper split

Pass 23 May 2015 46,451 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 46,451 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,097 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 NXE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

DY09 NXE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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