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DK09 ZKZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 97,915 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Under-Sealed

Fail 21 Aug 2026 97,915 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Under-Sealed

Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox area generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 97,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by main beam operation, goes out. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen faulty/damaged (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox area generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,159 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 95,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,390 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,067 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount corroded

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outer wall

Fail 3 Nov 2017 66,431 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount corroded

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outer wall

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold sounds as if its cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front has had new brake pads fitted and the nearside front brake pads are old and low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from join centre section to back box (7.1.2)

brake pad warning lamp on dash

coolant leak from bottom left hand corner of radiator

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,322 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 50,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,053 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 ZKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ registered?

DK09 ZKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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