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EX09 DAO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,385 mi
Last recorded76,385 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DAO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,385 miles

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

all suspension covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jul 2026 76,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected rack end (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension covered in underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,881 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 63,881 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,659 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 56,817 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,762 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 50,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,163 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 40,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 29,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,967 miles

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,236 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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EX09 DAO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 EX09 DAO, 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 EX09 DAO registered?

EX09 DAO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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