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FP09 DGU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 DGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,880 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 72,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,067 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and coil springs

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,165 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 22 May 2015 34,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside sill damaged.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 May 2014 30,127 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 25,762 miles

Rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 25,760 miles

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

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

Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,694 miles

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

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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FP09 DGU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP09 DGU, 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 FP09 DGU registered?

FP09 DGU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is FP09 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 DGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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