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GU09 TKZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 TKZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,651 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 88,641 miles

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,074 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded around springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded around springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,759 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 70,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,749 miles

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

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

front and rear exhaust very corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear exhaust very corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rubber crankcase breather hose split

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

crankcase breather hose not connected to airbox

nearside front tyre slight cracking to sidewall

offside front tyre slight cracking to sidewall

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,691 miles

rea exhaust box corroded.

rear wiper perished.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rea exhaust box corroded.

rear wiper perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,627 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 21,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,086 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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GU09 TKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU09 TKZ, 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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GU09 TKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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