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DK09 ZHU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,824 mi
Last recorded111,824 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,824 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 111,824 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2025 108,785 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 108,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 107,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,725 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,385 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 96,385 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,709 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 92,709 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,360 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 89,360 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,208 miles

Drivers door (external) handle damaged but still functions correctly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge 185/55/15

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 185/55/15

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge 185/55/15

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 81,208 miles

Drivers door (external) handle damaged but still functions correctly

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge 185/55/15

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 185/55/15

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge 185/55/15

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 71,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,971 miles

back box corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,911 miles

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

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,214 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,101 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 37,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,758 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 ZHU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DK09 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

DK09 ZHU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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