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DY09 PDZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,161 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in engine compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 195/45R16 ()

Fail 3 Apr 2026 80,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in engine compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 195/45R16 ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 75,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,505 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 66,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,397 miles

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

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 54,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,730 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 49,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer missing (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts perished and broken (7.1.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,211 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,013 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

backbox corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,686 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 PDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PDZ, 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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DY09 PDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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