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EX09 DVW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,373 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 97,539 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,763 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,682 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,328 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,470 miles

Drivers seat doesn't tilt to allow access to rear seats

Fail 4 Jun 2021 81,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing sized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,340 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 75,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,542 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,541 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is breaking up cracking between the outer wall and tread

Offside Rear tyre is breaking up cracking between the outer wall and tread

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,559 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 30,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,584 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 DVW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

EX09 DVW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is EX09 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 DVW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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