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EX09 DHZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,481 mi
Last recorded75,481 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DHZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,481 miles

Driver's door handle damaged but still operational

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 75,481 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder stuck to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gear box from the selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gear box from the selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,332 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not excessively

Nearside front suspension top mount bearings worn and excessively rough

Fail 2 Aug 2018 61,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not excessively

Nearside front suspension top mount bearings worn and excessively rough

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,476 miles

Coolant laek

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

eng oil low

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

back box deteriorated

centre caps fitted

engine oil low

nearside front tyre splitting

offside front tyre splitting

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 2 Jul 2013 22,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

back box deteriorated

centre caps fitted

engine oil low

nearside front tyre splitting

offside front tyre splitting

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,646 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 DHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHZ, 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 EX09 DHZ registered?

EX09 DHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is EX09 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 DHZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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