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DY09 VJC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,683 mi
Last recorded107,683 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,770 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2018 106,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,034 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,256 miles

air bag light on

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 VJC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

DY09 VJC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is DY09 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 VJC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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