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GV09 ZKO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,024 mi
Last recorded87,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 ZKO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,024 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi section poor

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp rotted + snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust flexi section poor

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp rotted + snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 83,720 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 83,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 73,529 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,502 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,930 miles

only just passed rear brake effort

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,011 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,990 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,169 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken and silencer in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,268 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 41,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,339 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 36,339 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,913 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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GV09 ZKO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV09 ZKO, 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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GV09 ZKO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 August 2009.

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