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KN09 ZFL

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,902 mi
Last recorded91,902 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 ZFL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 91,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Small repair to windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2026 91,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Small repair to windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Damage to sill

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 90,786 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Damage to sill

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,061 miles

Exhaust system deterioated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 79,061 miles

Exhaust system deterioated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan corroded/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,622 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive steel sump pan rusted/perforated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 72,622 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive steel sump pan rusted/perforated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,618 miles

The engine sump pan is corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,614 miles

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

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

The engine sump pan is corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,982 miles

DIESEL ENGINE SUMP RUSTED

MINOR SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,982 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

A/C COMPRESSOR SEIZED AND AUX BELT REMOVED

DIESEL ENGINE SUMP RUSTED

MINOR SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,927 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Front coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres cracked in tread

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2017 53,927 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Front coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres cracked in tread

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to offside sill panel

note/engine top cover damaged

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,130 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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KN09 ZFL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KN09 ZFL, 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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KN09 ZFL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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