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EX09 DVK

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,476 mi
Last recorded116,476 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and temporary repairs

Fail 9 Apr 2026 116,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and temporary repairs

Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 113,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking on front flexible section no emissions from tail pipe suspect exhaust system is blocked corrosion hole on front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket where flexible pipe and rigid pipe join excessively corroded/snapped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 108,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,068 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,291 miles

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

Rear axel slight corrosion

advise both front lower arm bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,977 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,885 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 50,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,486 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 DVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DVK, 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 DVK registered?

EX09 DVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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