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H7 DRM

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,033 mi
Last recorded42,033 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 DRM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 42,033 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 39,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 39,571 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 34,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 30,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 30,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,283 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2015 22,420 miles

Splits in both rear Tyres

Fail 1 May 2015 22,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Splits in both rear Tyres

Pass 19 May 2014 18,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2013 15,095 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 15 May 2012 11,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 11,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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H7 DRM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H7 DRM, 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 H7 DRM registered?

H7 DRM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is H7 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 DRM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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