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R3 DNJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,541 mi
Last recorded54,541 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 DNJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 54,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 53,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 52,336 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,488 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 44,488 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,900 miles

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,109 miles

both front upper top mounts corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 38,109 miles

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

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

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

both front upper top mounts corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,246 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,401 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,825 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,421 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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R3 DNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R3 DNJ, 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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R3 DNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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