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CX09 ZFV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,728 mi
Last recorded55,728 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 ZFV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 55,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,557 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 53,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,354 miles

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

shock absorbers corroded

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,440 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,220 miles

engine oil leak rusty rear axle

Fail 6 Aug 2021 49,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak rusty rear axle

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,721 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,899 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,537 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,826 miles

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 43,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust and exhaust joints corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded heavily

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroded heavily

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,945 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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CX09 ZFV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX09 ZFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX09 ZFV registered?

CX09 ZFV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is CX09 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX09 ZFV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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