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SO09 DAU

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,989 mi
Last recorded30,989 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 DAU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 43,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2018 43,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,965 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,319 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,199 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 16,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 8,262 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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SO09 DAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO09 DAU, 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 SO09 DAU registered?

SO09 DAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is SO09 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO09 DAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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