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DF09 BZK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 BZK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 73,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Front Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper sub/axle and all components corroded

Rear wiper blade perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 73,979 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Front Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper sub/axle and all components corroded

Rear wiper blade perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 67,100 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust surface corroded , no gas leak

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,638 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Cup washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Cup washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,439 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Cup washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Cup washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,682 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount / cup washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount / cup washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 27,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,175 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 24,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 16,751 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 13,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside offside front upper strut mount slight corrosion forming

Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,471 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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DF09 BZK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DF09 BZK, 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 DF09 BZK registered?

DF09 BZK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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The MOT history for DF09 BZK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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