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DY09 PFU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,242 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 97,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( CHATTERING ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( CHATTERING ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,931 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 71,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 48,978 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 46,358 miles

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,716 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,961 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)

both rear handbrake cable caseings split

oil leak from gearbox selector shaft seal

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,017 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 42,017 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,652 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 PFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY09 PFU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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