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DV09 ZKM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,842 mi
Last recorded58,842 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 ZKM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracks deep and wide (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,687 miles

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

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

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

nearside front subframe support bracket bolt missing

Fail 18 Nov 2024 54,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both bolts missing from subframe

nearside front subframe support bracket bolt missing

Pass 16 Nov 2023 51,626 miles

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

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

rear subframe and floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,664 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 50,663 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.193 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Main beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,283 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan is porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 49,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.119 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Support bracket corroded. (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan is porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,132 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 47,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 41,197 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 36,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 36,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 30,706 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 30,706 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 25,262 miles

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.no leaks.

Nearside Rear seat has child seat fitted,seat belt not checked.

Rear rear wiper blade split.

Fail 13 May 2016 25,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure at outer clip,leaking. (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake outer cable insecure,broken bracket. (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.no leaks.

Nearside Rear seat has child seat fitted,seat belt not checked.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure at outer clip,leaking. (2.5.C.1b)

Rear rear wiper blade split.

Pass 16 May 2015 19,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 19,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 11,832 miles

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded.

Pass 18 May 2013 5,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 2,904 miles

ADVISE engine lower stabiliser bar and subframe damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DV09 ZKM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV09 ZKM, 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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DV09 ZKM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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