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DK09 ZHR

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZHR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024

exhaust knocking on rear spring

Pass 11 May 2023
Fail 11 May 2023

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower retaining pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front drivers dash clocks in/op not able to read mileage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake service advised (1.2.1 (f))

drivers door handle damaged, drivers door can be readily opened

Pass 8 Oct 2020

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,072 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,782 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 69,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,353 miles

Back box outter skin corroded slightly

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,360 miles

exhaust rear deteriorated/corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,261 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,105 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 ZHR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

DK09 ZHR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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