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PF09 DZM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 DZM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 92,803 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,040 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 85,040 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,613 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake hose mountings deteriorated

part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,811 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

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

both rear brake hose mounting brackets deteriorated

part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,441 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front exhaust bracket fractured but secure

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose loose in brackets

Offside Rear flexible brake hose loose in brackets

Fail 18 Nov 2021 68,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front exhaust bracket fractured but secure

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose loose in brackets

Offside Rear flexible brake hose loose in brackets

Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2019 54,437 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2018 47,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

part of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2018 47,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

part of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2017 40,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

part of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2016 33,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,445 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 12,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,068 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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PF09 DZM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF09 DZM, 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 PF09 DZM registered?

PF09 DZM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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