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EX09 DCV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,069 mi
Last recorded140,069 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 140,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 136,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 136,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,691 miles

some underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,520 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 119,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 101,397 miles

coolant leak

oil leak engine

Fail 15 May 2019 101,223 miles

Exhaust system insecure blowing at joint / clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush de/bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak

oil leak engine

Pass 8 May 2018 95,770 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 91,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 86,053 miles

Exhaust system condition becoming poor

Fail 25 May 2016 86,053 miles

Exhaust system condition becoming poor

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,295 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 75,752 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

exhaust system is detiorated

front tyres inner edges are bald

Fail 23 May 2014 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant level is low

exhaust system is detiorated

front tyres inner edges are bald

Pass 24 May 2013 72,158 miles

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)

gear oil leak from n/s drives shaft seal

Pass 16 May 2012 69,707 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 DCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

EX09 DCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is EX09 DCV safe to buy?

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