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LS09 DYW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 DYW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,475 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both tyres has crack between tread

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2018 75,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,182 miles

n/s/f outer disc pad is wearing more than the other 3 pads. possible calliper problem in the future

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,182 miles

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

n/s/f outer disc pad is wearing more than the other 3 pads. possible calliper problem in the future

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,713 miles

squeek / scrape from steering when turning wheel left

clutch pedal loose due to broken pedal box

Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

squeek / scrape from steering when turning wheel left

clutch pedal loose due to broken pedal box

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,155 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,431 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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LS09 DYW 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 LS09 DYW, 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 LS09 DYW registered?

LS09 DYW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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