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SO09 DBV

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,846 mi
Last recorded38,846 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,846 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Top mount has play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 38,742 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 38,660 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Top mount play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,420 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Slight top mount play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded with slight leak

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,304 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,191 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front shock absorber slight corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,072 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 37,072 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,622 miles

Exhaust system corrded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,624 miles

Centre exhaust system mountain brackets corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,193 miles

Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,133 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SO09 DBV 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 SO09 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

SO09 DBV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SO09 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO09 DBV 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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