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AO09 ZFF

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,033 mi
Last recorded33,033 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZFF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 33,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 33,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 31,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 31,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 29,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 28,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 27,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 27,253 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Boot not opening (6.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,127 miles

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 26,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 21,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 19,917 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 18,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,578 miles

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

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

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 16,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 14,675 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 14,675 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,112 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 13,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust back box is corroded slightly

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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AO09 ZFF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO09 ZFF, 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 AO09 ZFF registered?

AO09 ZFF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AO09 ZFF safe to buy?

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