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DK09 ZHO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,634 mi
Last recorded64,634 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZHO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 64,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,073 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,178 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 61,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on brake tesrt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,311 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 60,311 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust blow High HC (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,884 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 57,883 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,397 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,290 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 51,288 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,249 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,744 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 45,744 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,433 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,350 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,350 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,841 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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DK09 ZHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DK09 ZHO, 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 DK09 ZHO registered?

DK09 ZHO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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