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DK09 ZKU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,980 mi
Last recorded122,980 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 122,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe support beams corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to delaminate and show white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shock absorber bodys corroded both

corrosion on fuel tank strap

Fail 1 Jul 2026 122,980 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded and damaged to reflective backing area (0.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe support beams corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to delaminate and show white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shock absorber bodys corroded both

corrosion on fuel tank strap

Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,684 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 122,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 119,957 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 119,957 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,460 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 113,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 107,317 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,502 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,834 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded + broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,521 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,751 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,833 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Aug 2012 25,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,958 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 ZKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZKU, 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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DK09 ZKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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